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B
sp3d2
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C
sp3d
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D
sp2
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Solution
The correct option is Csp3d Phosphorus has 5 valence electrons. 1 electron each is shared by chlorine atom hence, PCl5 molecule has sp3d hybridisation and hence trigonal bipyramidal shape.