The Hybrid Orbital Set Used by the Central Atom in PCl₅

question 148

Multiple Choice

The hybrid orbital set used by the central atom in PCl₅ is ________.

• A)sp
• B)sp²
• C)sp³
• D)sp³d
• E)sp³d²

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