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Identify the incorrect statement related
Question
Identify the incorrect statement related to
P
C
l
5
from the following:
A
Three equitorial
P
−
C
l
bonds makes an angle of
1
2
0
o
with each other
B
Two axial
P
−
C
l
bonds make an angle of
1
8
0
o
with each other
C
Axial
P
−
C
l
bonds are longer than equatorial
P
−
C
l
bonds
D
P
C
l
5
molecules is non reactive
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Correct option is D)
(1) True
(2) True
(3) True
(4) False
Due to longer and hence weaker axial bonds,
P
C
l
5
is a reactive molecule.
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