Identify the incorrect statement for PCl_ 5 from the following.

JEE Main 2022 Chemistry question

Identify the incorrect statement for from the following.

(1)In this molecule, orbitals of phosphorous are assumed to undergo hybridization.
(2)The geometry of is trigonal bipyramidal.
(3) has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.Correct
(4)The three equatorial bonds of lie in a plane

Answer: (3)

In phosphorus is hybridised and the molecule is trigonal bipyramidal, with the three equatorial bonds in one

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