Which of the following statements is incorrect of $P C l_{5}$ ?

Its all

P - C l

bond lengths are equal

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It involves

s p^{3} d

hybridization

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It has an irregular geometry

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Its shape is trigonal bipyramid

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Solution

The correct option is A Its all $P - C l$ bond lengths are equal
$P C l_{5}$ is trigonal bipyramidal and the axial bond lengths are different from the equatorial bond lengths.

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