Which of the following statements is not correct about the structure of `PCl_(5)`?
Which of the following statements is not correct about the structure of `PCl_(5)`?
A. `PCl_(5)` has a trigonal bipyramidal structure.
B. Three equatorial P-Cl bonds are equivalent.
C. The two axial bonds are different and longer than equatorial bonds.
D. Equatorial bond pairs suffer more repulsion than that of the axial bond pairs.
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Correct Answer - D
The axial bond pairs suffer more repulsion as compared to equatorial bond pairs.
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