Reason
$$PCl_5$$ in solid state consists of tetrahedral $$PCl_{4}^{+}$$ cation and octahedral $$PCl_{6}^{-}$$ anion
Assertion
$$PCl_5$$ is covalent in gaseous and liquid states but ionic in solid state.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
C
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
D
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Correct option is B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
$$PCl_5$$ is trigonal bipyramidal containing $$sp^3d$$ hybridized $$P$$ atom in liquid and gaseous state. Wherease in solid state it consists of tertahedral $$PCl_4^+$$ cation octahedral $${ PCl }_{ 6 }^{ - }$$ anion.