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What is the difference between bond angles in cationic species of PCl5 and PBr5 in solid state? 

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a

60°

b

109°28'

c

0°

d

90°

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

PCl5 and PBr5 are symmetrical and have same B.A. which is equal to 109°28'degrees.

Thus, the difference is zero.

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What is the difference between bond angles in cationic species of PCl5 and PBr5 in solid state?