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Why are all the P-F bonds pf PF5 molecule not of the same bond length ?

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The structure of PF5 consists of axial and equatorial bonds as shown in the figure. In order to minimize repulsions, the axial bond must be larger in length than the equatorial bonds. This leads to PF5 molecule having different bond lengths
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