Solid crystalline $P C I_{5}$ has structure which of the following?

Bi-pyramidal

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Octahedral and tetrahedral ions

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Square-pyramidal

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Pentagonal

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Solution

The correct option is B Octahedral and tetrahedral ions
In solid state, $P C l_{5}$ prefers to exist as oppositely charged ions like $[P C l_{4}]^{+}$ & $[P C l_{6}]^{-}$ as the ionic bonding enhances the crystalline nature. Also, $[P C l_{4}]^{+}$ is tetrahedral while $[P C l_{6}]^{-}$ is octahedral, these structures fit well into each other providing extra stability to the soild structure.

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Solid crystalline PCI5 has structure which of the following?

Solid crystalline $P C I_{5}$ has structure which of the following?