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$What is the hybridization of the central atom in the molecule PCl_{5} ?$

A. $sp^{3}$
B. $sp^{3} d$
C. $sp^{3} d^{2}$
D. $dsp^{2}$

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Correct answer: B — $sp^{3} d$

Solution

$The central atom phosphorus has 5 valence electrons.$
$It forms 5 sigma bonds with chlorine atoms.$
$The steric number is 5, which corresponds to sp^{3} d hybridization.$
$Hence the answer is (B).$

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