The equatorial and axial $P-Cl$ bond lengths (in $pm$) respectively in $PCl_5$ are:

  • A
    $202, 240$
  • B
    $240, 202$
  • C
    $200, 400$
  • D
    $200, 410$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Molecular shapes of $SF_4$,$CF_4$,and $XeF_4$ are

In which of the following is the angle between the two covalent bonds greatest?

Which of the following compounds is octahedral?

Based upon $VSEPR$ theory,match the shape (geometry) of the molecules in List-$I$ with the molecules in List-$II$ and select the most appropriate option.
List-$I$ (Shape)List-$II$ (Molecules)
$A$. $T$-shaped$I$. $XeF_4$
$B$. Trigonal planar$II$. $SF_4$
$C$. Square planar$III$. $ClF_3$
$D$. See-saw$IV$. $BF_3$

The increasing order of the number of lone pairs of electrons on the central atom of the following molecules is:
$I) \ ClF_3$
$II) \ XeF_2$
$III) \ SF_4$
$IV) \ SiH_4$

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo