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Why are axial bonds in PCL₅ (g) longer as compared to equatorial bonds.

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PCl₅has trigonal bipyramidal arrangement. In this arrangement axial pairs experience relatively larger repulsive interactions. Hence the axial bonds are relatively longer then equatorial bonds.

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