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Published on: August 12, 2026
Identify the incorrect statement related to 
from the following.
A
Two axial P - Cl bonds make an angle of 
with each other.
with each other. B
Axial 
bonds are longer than equatorial 
bonds.
bonds are longer than equatorial bonds. C
molecule is non-reactive. D
Three equatorial 
bonds make an angle of 
with each other.
bonds make an angle of with each other.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In gaseous and liquid phases 
has a trigonal bipyramidal structure with 
hybridisation.
Due to presence of longer and weaker axial bonds 
is a reactive molecule. Hence, statement in option is incorrect.
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