Although phosphorus pentachloride exists in the vapor phase as PCl5 molecules, in the solid phase the substance

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Although phosphorus pentachloride exists in the vapor phase as PCl5 molecules, in the solid phase the substance is ionic and has the structure [PCl4+][PCl6]. What is the expected geometry of PCl6? Describe the bonding to phosphorus in PCl6.
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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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