Question
Question: The compound which has molecular nature in gas phase but ionic in solid state is :...
The compound which has molecular nature in gas phase but ionic in solid state is :
A
PCl5
B
POCl3
C
P4O10
D
PCl3
Answer
PCl5
Explanation
Solution
PCl5 remains covalent in gas as well as in liquid phase but in solid exists as [PCl4]+ and [PCl6]–.