Hybridization of Phosphorus in PCl5

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What is the hybridization of phosphorus in PCl5?

sp
sp3d (correct)
sp2
sp3

PCl5 is a compound with tetrahedral geometry.

False (B)

How many chlorine atoms are bonded to the phosphorus atom in PCl5?

The phosphorus atom in PCl5 uses __________ hybridization.

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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Trigonol bipyramidal = Geometry of PCl5 Phosphorus = Central atom in PCl5 Hybridization = Combination of atomic orbitals Chlorine = Surrounding atoms in PCl5</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Hybridization of Phosphorus in PCl5

Phosphorus in PCl5 is sp³d hybridized, involving one s, three p, and one d orbital.
This hybridization facilitates the formation of five equivalent P-Cl bonds.

Geometry of PCl5

PCl5 exhibits a trigonal bipyramidal geometry, not tetrahedral.
The arrangement includes three chlorine atoms in a plane and two above and below this plane.

Chlorine Atoms Bonded to Phosphorus

A total of five chlorine atoms are bonded to the phosphorus atom in PCl5.
Each chlorine atom forms a single covalent bond with phosphorus, resulting in a stable configuration.

Additional Information

PCl5 can act as a nonpolar molecule due to the symmetrical distribution of chlorine atoms around phosphorus.
The molecule is commonly used in chlorination reactions and as a reagent in organic synthesis.