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Give reasons : Solid PCl_5 is an ionic compound. |
| Answer» Solution :SOLID `PCI_5` is an ionic COMPOUND : In the solid state, it exists as an ionic solid,`[PCl_4]^(+) [PCl_6]^(-)`in which the cation `[PCl_4]^(+)`is tetrahedral and the anion, `[PCl_6]^(-)` is octahedral. This is because tetrahedral and octahedral structures are more symmetrical and, THEREFORE, more STABLE compared to bipyramidal STRUCTURE of `PCl_5`. | |