Which of the following statements is true regarding the $PCl_5$ molecule?
$(i)$ The two axial $P-Cl$ bonds in $PCl_5$ are longer than the three equatorial bonds.
$(ii)$ The axial bonds in $PCl_5$ are stronger than equatorial bonds.
$(iii)$ The axial bonds in $PCl_5$ are more stable than equatorial bonds.
$(iv)$ All five bonds in $PCl_5$ molecule are equivalent.

  • A
    $(i)$
  • B
    $(ii)$
  • C
    $(iii)$
  • D
    $(iv)$

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Match the following:
| List-$I$ (Molecule/ion) | List-$II$ (Hybridisation) |
| :--- | :--- |
| $(A)$ $ICl_4^-$ | $(P)$ $sp^3$ |
| $(B)$ $NO_3^-$ | $(Q)$ $sp^3d$ |
| $(C)$ $PCl_4^+$ | $(R)$ $sp^3d^2$ |
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| | $(T)$ $sp$ |

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