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What is the structure of solid Pcl5 (ionic structure) ?

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In solid state, the PCl5 exists as ionic compound in the form of two ions [PCl4]+[PCl6]- and according to VSEPR theory the structure of the [PCl4]+ ion is tetrahedral and [PCl6]- ion is octahedral however the gaseous or liquid PCl5 which exists as trigonal bipyramidal.

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