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The hybridization is${\mathrm{sp}}^3\mathrm{d}$hybridization and phosphorous atom forms five${\mathrm{sp}}^3\mathrm{d}$hybrid orbitals. Five hybrid orbitals will be used to form bonds with five fluorine atoms. There are$5$sigma bonds in this compound.

${\mathrm{PF}}_5\Rightarrow {\mathrm{sp}}^3\mathrm{d}$ hybridisation

($5$ sigma bonds, zero lone pair on central atom) Value of $\mathrm{y}=1$