The size of the axial bond is greater than the size of the equatorial bond to endure repulsion because the three equatorial bonds create more repulsion. The two axial P-Cl bonds are therefore longer and different than the equatorial bonds.
In PCl5, phosphorus is in sp3d hybridised state but all its five bonds are not equivalent. Justify your answer with reason.
In PCl5, phosphorus is in sp3d hybridised state but all its five bonds are not equivalent. Justify your answer with reason.