Which of the following is an incorrect statement about $PCl_5$?

  • A
    $P-Cl$ bond length: $\text{axial} > \text{equatorial}$.
  • B
    $PCl_5$ is an $sp^3d$ hybridized molecule.
  • C
    Axial $P-Cl$ bonds are weaker than equatorial $P-Cl$ bonds.
  • D
    $PCl_5$ is a non-reactive molecule.

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