Question

5. Give the shape and state of hybridization in PCls.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Phosphorus atom is sp3d hybridized in the excited state. The geometry of PCl5 is trigonal bipyramidal . The P atom lies in the centre of an equatorial triangle & three P-Cl bonds (equatorial bonds) are directed towards its three corners with 120° bond angle.

Answer 2

Answer:

Phosphorus atom is sp3d hybridized in the excited state. The geometry of PCl5 is trigonal bipyramidal . The P atom lies in the centre of an equatorial triangle & three P-Cl bonds (equatorial bonds) are directed towards its three corners with 120° bond angle.