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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 Dsp3d 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).