Question

On the basis of hybridisation discuss the structure of PC15.​

Answer 1

Answer:

P has ground state valence shell electronic configuration 3s

2

3p3 and the first excited state valence shell electronic configuration is 3s

1

3p

3

3d

1

.

P undergoes sp

3

d hybridization and has trigonal bipyramidal geometry.

Axial Cl atoms experience higher electron repulsion than equatorial chlorine atoms.

Hence, the axial bonds are longer as compared to equatorial bonds.

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