When PCl₅ solidifies It Forms PCl₄⁺ Cations and PCl₆^-anions

question 16

Multiple Choice

When PCl₅ solidifies it forms PCl₄⁺ cations and PCl₆^-anions. According to valence bond theory, what hybrid orbitals are used by phosphorus in the PCl₄⁺ cations?

• A)sp
• B)sp ²
• C)sp ³
• D)sp ³ d
• E)sp ³ d ²

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