If the orbitals differ largely in energy, the cost of hybridization energy becomes large
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B
The hybridization in phosphorus between 3s and 3p− orbitals any be possible and the participation of 3d orbitals in the hybridization with the 3s and 3p− orbitals in not expected because of their (i.e, 3d orbital) much higher energy
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C
The orbital participation generally requires to bond with highly electronegative elements
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D
PH5 does not exist but PCl5,PF5 exist through the formation of sp3d2 hybridization
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Solution
The correct option is DPH5 does not exist but PCl5,PF5 exist through the formation of sp3d2 hybridization PH5 does not exist but PCl5,PF5 exist through the formation of d2sp3 - hybridization.