Question

Q39 Describe the structure of PCI; using the concept of hybridisation​

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