Question

In PCl₅, the three P- Cl bonds in plane are called as

• A. Sigma bonds
• B. Equatorial bonds
• C. Semi - planar bonds
• D. Axial bonds

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Equatorial bonds

For molecules adopting trigonal bipyramidal geometry there are 5 bonds. The three bonds in the plane called planar bonds or equatorial bonds. And the remaining two bonds - one lying above the plane and one lying below the plane called axial bond.