Question

The bonds between P atoms and Cl atoms in $PC{l}_5$ are likely to be

• A. Ionic with no covalent character
• B. Covalent with some ionic character
• C. Covalent with no ionic character
• D. Ionic with some metallic character

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Covalent with some ionic character

The bonds between P atoms and Cl atoms in $PC{l}_5$ are likely to be covalent with some ionic character.

$PC{l}_5$ is a covalent compound but in its solid form it behaves like a ionic compound $PC{l}_4{}^{-}$ and $PC{l}_6{}^{+}$