Show that all the bonds in PCl 5 molecule are not equivalent. Answer: Since Phosphorus penta chloride breaks down into phosphorus trichloride and chlorine gas on heating which shows that out of five P-Cl bonds three are equitorial and tightly bonded and two are axial and weak bonds. PCl 5 ------------> PCl 3 +Cl 2 For more chemistry content visit my website https://www.chemswot.com
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