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Identify the incorrect statement related to $P C l_{5}$ from the following:

A

Three equitorial $P - C l$ bonds makes an angle of $12 0^{o}$ with each other

B

Two axial $P - C l$ bonds make an angle of $18 0^{o}$ 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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