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I believe that it is ionic because PCl5 loses a Cl- ion, and you have two charged parts: PCl4+ and Cl-.
wikipedia says PCl4+ PCl6-
this is correct- the reason that the molecular form is not favored is probably explained by the substantial "gain" in lattice energy moving to an ionic form from a molecular form with weak intermolecular bonds. Also packing of the PCl5 molecules would be less efficient compared to that of the ionic solid with a mix of 4 and 6 coordinate species.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoPhosphorus pentachloride consists of PCl4+ PCl6- in the solid. Solid PF5 is molecular , solid PBr5 is ionic but contains PBr4+ Br-. The reasons for the anomalous behaviour of these compounds are not documented in text books
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∙ 12y agobecause in solution of polar solvent PCl5 undergoes autoionization .
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What is structure of pcl5 in solid state?
ionic, [PCl4]+ [PCl6]-
What are the intermolecular forces in PCl5?
In the solid PCl5 is ionic PCl4+ PCl6- In the gas and liquid phases molecular PCl5 is present which does not have a permanent dipole moment. The intermolecular force is a london dispersion force.
What is the oxidation state of P in PCL5?
+5 oxidation state
Why is the bond lengths in PCl5 unequal?
The structures for the phosphorus chlorides are invariably consistent with VESPER theory. The structure of PCl5 depends on its environment. Gaseous and molten PCl5 is a neutral molecule with trigonal bipyramidal . The hypeRVALENT nature of this species can be explained with three-center four-electron bonding model. This trigonal bipyramidal structure persists in non-polar solvents, such as CS2 and CCl4.In the solid state PCl5 is ionic, formulated PCl4+ PCl6−.
What is the name of PCl5 compound?
The name of the compound PCl5 is phosphorus pentachloride.
What is structure of pcl5 in solid state?
ionic, [PCl4]+ [PCl6]-
What is the formula for the molecular compound phosphorus pentachloride?
PCl5 Phosphorous pentachlorideP for Phosphorous and 5 Cl for chloride= PCl5 College Chemistry student
What are the intermolecular forces in PCl5?
In the solid PCl5 is ionic PCl4+ PCl6- In the gas and liquid phases molecular PCl5 is present which does not have a permanent dipole moment. The intermolecular force is a london dispersion force.
What is the oxidation state of P in PCL5?
+5 oxidation state
Why is the bond lengths in PCl5 unequal?
The structures for the phosphorus chlorides are invariably consistent with VESPER theory. The structure of PCl5 depends on its environment. Gaseous and molten PCl5 is a neutral molecule with trigonal bipyramidal . The hypeRVALENT nature of this species can be explained with three-center four-electron bonding model. This trigonal bipyramidal structure persists in non-polar solvents, such as CS2 and CCl4.In the solid state PCl5 is ionic, formulated PCl4+ PCl6−.
What kind of bond does PCl5 have?
PCl5 is covalent in the vapour phase with a trigonal biyramidal shape. It is ionic in the solid consisting of PCl4+ PCl6- In solution it can be covalent or ionic depending on the solvent.
Can PCl5 act as both oxidizing and reducing agent?
The oxidation state of phosphorous in PCl5 is +5.The valence shell has 5 electrons.It therefore cannot increase its oxidation state more than 5.Therefore PCl5 cannot act as a reducing agent as it cannot donate electrons.The oxidation state can be decreased to +3 by gaining electrons. There for PCl5 can act as a oxidizing agent.A example is given below along with the change in oxidation states of phosphorous.
What is the for PCl5?
Phosphorus pentachloride (PCL5)
What is the name of PCl5 compound?
The name of the compound PCl5 is phosphorus pentachloride.
What is the decomposition reaction for PCl5?
PCl5 -----> PCl3 + Cl2
Is PCl5 an electrolyte?
Yes, PCl5 is a binary molecular compound.
What chemicals is the most non-polar c2h5oh pcl5 or chcl3?
PCl5
