$d -$ orbital involved in hybridization of ${P F}_{2} {C l}_{3}$ is:

d_{x y}

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d_{z^{2}}

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d_{z x}

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d_{x^{2} - y^{2}}

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Solution

The correct option is C $d_{z^{2}}$
Correct Option $- B$
Reason:- $P F_{2} C l_{3}$ has a trigonal bipyramidal structure which can only use a $d z^{2}$ orbital for forming a stable structure.

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