Which of the following is not correct for PCl5 ?

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Geometry and shape are trigonal bipyramidal

Hybridization of P-atom is sp3d

All P-Cl bond lengths are equal

In solid state it exists as [PCl4]+ [PCl6]–

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

PCl5 has trigonal bipyramidal geometry and shape with two P-Cl axial longer bonds than other three P-Cl equatorial bonds.

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