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JEE MAIN 2022

27-06-2022 S2

Question

Identify the incorrect statement for $\mathrm{PCl}_5$ from the following.

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In this molecule, orbitals of phosphorous are assumed to undergo $s p^3 d$ hybridization.

The geometry of $\mathrm{PCl}_5$ is trigonal bipyramidal

$\mathrm{PCl}_5$ has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.

The three equatorial bonds of $\mathrm{PCl}_5$ lie in a plane

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Solution

In $\mathrm{PCl}_5$, axial bonds are weaker than equatorial.

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