Explain the following:
$P C l_{5}$ is ionic in nature in the solid state.

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Solution

This is because in solid state $P C l_{5}$ exists as $[P C l_{4}]^{+} [P C l_{6}]^{-}$ in which cation is tetrahedral and the anion is octahedral. On meeting, these ions become free to move and hence it conducts electricity.

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