In solid state PCl5 is a _________.
In solid state PCl5 is a _________.

(i) covalent solid

(ii) octahedral structure

(iii) ionic solid with [PCl6]+ octahedral and [PCl4]– tetrahedra

(iv) ionic solid with [PCl4]+tetrahedral and [PCl6]– octahedral

 

Correct Answer: (iv) ionic solid with [PCl4]+tetrahedral and [PCl6]– octahedral

Explanation: In solid state, PCl5 is an ionic solid with [PCl4]+tetrahedral and [PCl6]– octahedral.