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What is the hybridization of PF5 in solid state?

A
sp3
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B
sp3d2
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C
Both (a) and (b)
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D
sp3d
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Solution

The correct option is D sp3d
PF5 have sp3d hybridisation i.e trigonal bipyramidal in gaseous state. But PF5 does not split into ions in solid state and exists as covalent solid.
So, the correct option is (d).

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