In the gas phase PCl5 exists as individual molecules but in the solid it takes on the ionic structur — Bonding Chemistry Question
Question
In the gas phase PCl5 exists as individual molecules but in the solid it takes on the ionic structure PCl4+PCl6–. What are the geometries of these three species
A.
PCl5: trigonal bipyramidal, PCl4+: see-saw, PCl6–: octahedral
B.✓ Correct
PCl5: trigonal bipyramidal, PCl4+: tetrahedral, PCl6–: octahedral
C.
PCl5: trigonal bipyramidal, PCl4+: square planar, PCl6–: distorted octahedral
D.
PCl5: square pyramidal, PCl4+: see-saw, PCl6–: square planar
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