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The structure of\[PC{{l}_{5}}\]and number of o-bonds in it are

A)  square planar, 5

B)  distorted tetrahedral, 4

C)  trigonal bipyramidal, 5

D)  trigonal pyramidal, 4

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

 \[s{{p}^{3}}d\] hybridisation presents in\[PC{{l}_{5}}\]hence itsstructure is trigonal bipyramidal. It has\[5\sigma \]bond.