Question

why are the axial bond longer as compared to equation bond in pcl5​

Answer 1

Answer:

The axial bonds are longer than equatorial bonds because the axial Cl atoms suffer from more repulsion then the equatorial Cl atoms,as a result the axial Cl atoms tries to reside far away from the equatorial Cl atoms, & hence axial bond are longer than equatorial 

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