Unsymmetrical $P C l_{5} (s)$ splits into $P C l_{4}^{+}$ and $P C l_{6}^{-}$ .

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The cation $P C l_{4}^{+}$ and the anion $P C l_{6}^{-}$ are tetrahedral and octahedral which are more stable then $P C l_{5}$ due to symmetry.

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