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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure JEE Main 2022 Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Identify the incorrect statement for PC1 5 from the following.

A
In this molecule, orbitals of phosphorous are assumed to undergo sp 3 d hybridization.
B
The geometry of PC1 5 is trigonal bipyramidal.
C
PC1 5 has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.
D
The three equatorial bonds of PC1 5 lie in a plane.

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The correct answer is:
C

In PC1 5 , axial bonds are weaker than equatorial.

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