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Published on: August 13, 2026
Why all P – F bonds in 
are not equivalent?
A
has 
hybridizations, out of five P – F bonds three are equatorial which have different lengths.
B
has 
hybridizations, out of five P – F bonds two are equatorial which have different lengths.
C
Out of five P – F bonds two are axial and three equatorial. All five bonds five different bond lengths.
D
is made up of two types of bonds namely covalent and coordinate hence are not equivalent.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Phosphorus is 
has 
hybrid state, out of five P – F bonds three are equatorial and two are axial. Equatorial and axial bonds have different bond lengths.
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