Question

What is the hybridization of P in $PC{l}_5\left(s\right)$?

• A. $s{p}^{3}d$
• B. $s{p}^3{d}^2$
• C. $s{p}^{3}ands{p}^3{d}^2$
• D. $s{p}^{3}ands{p}^{3}d$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $s{p}^{3}ands{p}^3{d}^2$

In solid state $PC{l}_5$ exists as an ionic solid in which the cation, $[PC{l}_4{]}^{+}$ is tetrahedral $\left(s{p}^3\right)$ and the anion, $[PC{l}_6{]}^{-}$ octahedral $\left(s{p}^3{d}^2\right)$.