NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 14
Question: Identify the incorrect statement related to $ PCl _5 $ from the following- [NEET 5-5-2019]
Options:
A) Axial P-Cl bonds are longer than equatorial P-Cl bonds
B) $ PCl _5 $ molecule is non-reactive
C) Three equatorial P-Cl bonds make an angle of $ 120{}^\circ $ with each other
D) Two axial P-Cl bonds make an angle of $ 180{}^\circ $ with each other
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Three equatorial bonds and two axial bonds. Due to unsymmetry $ PCl _5 $ is reactive.