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Identify the incorrect statement related to PCl5 from the following:

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A
Three equatorial PCl bonds make an angle of 120° with each other
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Two axial PCl bonds make an angle of 180° with each other
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C
Axial PCl bonds are longer than equatorial PCl bonds
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D
PCl5 molecule is non-reactive
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Solution

The correct option is D PCl5 molecule is non-reactive
Axial bond :240 pm
Equatorial bond :202 pm

(d) is incorrect because of longer and hence weaker axial bonds , PCl5 is a reactive molecule.


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