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Because around the quite small P atom (Five 3s2, 3p3 valence electrons in five new "s2p3"-hybrid orbitals in a trigonal bipyramidal shape) there is not enough space to be surrounded by five (5) quite big Iodine atoms (Seven 5s2, 5p5 valence electrons)

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus pentiodide?

The chemical formula for phosphorus pentiodide is PI5.


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