Which of the following option is/are correct regarding ${PF}_{3} {Cl}_{2}$ ?

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$P - F_{equatorial}$ is greater than $P - F_{axial}$

$P - Cl$ bond length is greater than $P - F$ bond length.

$Cl - \overset{\land}{P} - Cl$ bond angle is greater than $Cl - \overset{\land}{P} - F$ bond angle.

It is a polar compound.

answer is B, C, D.

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The correct statement regarding ${PF}_{3} {Cl}_{2}$ is,

i) $P - Cl$ bond length is greater than $P - F$ bond length.

ii) $Cl - \overset{\land}{P} - Cl$ bond angle is greater than $Cl - \overset{\land}{P} - F$ bond angle.

iii) It is a polar compound.

Thus, the correct option are b, c, d.

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