MCQ
Find the maximum number of atoms that lie in the same plane in $PCl_5$ molecule :
- A$3$
- B$5$
- ✓$4$
- D$2$
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
$4$
c
Phosphorus pntachloride has trigonal bipyramidal geometry as shown in the following image.
Phosphorus pntachloride has trigonal bipyramidal geometry as shown in the following image.
Hence, Maximum 4 atoms (one P and 3 Cl) are possible in same plane.
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