Question: In the solid phase, PCl 5 forms PCl 4 + and PCl 6 + However, PBr 5 forms PBr 4 + Br Suggest a

In the solid phase, PCl5 forms PCl4+ and PCl6+ However, PBr5 forms PBr4+Br– Suggest a reason for this difference in structure.

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