Which of the following statements is true regarding the $PCl_5$ molecule?
$(i)$ The two axial $P-Cl$ bonds in $PCl_5$ are longer than the three equatorial bonds.
$(ii)$ The axial bonds in $PCl_5$ are stronger than equatorial bonds.
$(iii)$ The axial bonds in $PCl_5$ are more stable than equatorial bonds.
$(iv)$ All five bonds in $PCl_5$ molecule are equivalent.

  • A
    $(i)$
  • B
    $(ii)$
  • C
    $(iii)$
  • D
    $(iv)$

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