Question

Phosphorus pentachloride dissociates in the vapour phase according to the equation:
PCl5→PCl4+Cl-
What is the hybridization and geometry of PCl5 and PCl4

Answer 1

Answer:

Phosphorus pentachloride is a greenish-yellow crystalline solid with an irritating odor. It is decomposed by water to form hydrochloric and phosphoric acid and heat. This heat may be sufficient to ignite surrounding combustible material. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. Long term exposure to low concentrations or short term exposure to high concentrations can result in adverse health effects from inhalation.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

PCl5 should have a trigonal bipyramidal structure, which corresponds to an sp3d hybridization.

PCl4 structure will be tetrahedral and hybridisation will be SP3.