The structure of PCl in the solid state is : 5 4 + 6 – 4 + 6 – 5(s) 4 + 6 – (A) Square planar [PCl ] and octahedral [PCl ] (B) Tetrahedral [PCl ] and octahedral [PCl ] (C) Trigonal bipyramidal (D) Squ

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The structure of PCl in the solid state is : 5 4 + 6 – 4 + 6 – 5(s) 4 + 6 –

(A) Square planar [PCl ]  and octahedral [PCl ]
(B) Tetrahedral [PCl ]  and octahedral [PCl ]
(C) Trigonal bipyramidal
(D) Square pyramidal

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) TETRAHEDRAL [PCL ]  AND OCTAHEDRAL [PCL ]. PCl exist as [PCl ] and [PCl ]

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