In solid state PCl5 exist as an ionic solid [PCl4]+[PCl6]− hybridisation state of cation and anion respectively :
A
dsp2,sp3d2
B
sp3,sp3d2
C
sp3d2,sp3
D
sp3d2,dsp2
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is B)
In the solid state it exists as an ionic solid, [PCl4]+[PCl6]−. The cation, [PCl4]+ is tetrahedral and sp3 hybridised. The anion, [PCl6]− is octahedral and is sp3d2 hybridised.