Identify the incorrect statement for PCl _ 5 from the following. - Vidyadip

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Identify the incorrect statement for $PCl _{5}$ from the following.

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

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Answer

Correct option: C.

$PCl _{5}$ has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.

c
In $PCl _{5}$, axial bonds are weaker than equatorial.

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