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What is the geometry of PCl5 molecule?(a) Square pyramidal(b) V-shape(c) Trigonal bipyramidal(d) TetrahedralThis question was addressed to me in my homework.I'm obligated to ask this question of Molecular Structure topic in division Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer» CORRECT option is (c) Trigonal bipyramidal

For explanation: As the PCl5 molecule undergoes sp^3d hybridization, it POSSES the geometry the trigonal bipyramidal. In the SHAPE, the CENTRAL atom is Phosphorous and the atoms at the FIVE corners are Chlorine.


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