In the following reaction,how do the $Cl-P-Cl$ bond angles change?
$PCl_5 \longrightarrow PCl_4^+ + Cl^-$

  • A
    All increase
  • B
    All stay the same
  • C
    All decrease
  • D
    Some increase and some decrease

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