Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Choose the correct choice containing true statements regarding PCI5.
(i) PCI, is prepared by the reaction of white phosphorus with excess of dry chlorine.
(ii) The complete hydrolysis of PCI, gives phosphoric acid.
(iii) PCI, has square pyramidal structure in gaseous phase.
(iv) All the five bonds in PCI, molecule are equivalent.
A
ii and iii
B
i and iii
C
iii and iv
D
ii and iv
E
i and ii
Answer
i and ii
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (E) : i and ii