Which of the following statements is incorrect for $PCl_5$?

  • A
    Its three $P-Cl$ bond lengths are equal
  • B
    It involves $sp^3d$ hybridization
  • C
    It has a regular geometry
  • D
    Its shape is trigonal bipyramidal

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