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The shapes of $PCl_{4}^{+}, PCl_{4}^{-}$ and $AsCl_{5}$ are respectively :

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Solution:

To determine the shapes, we use VSEPR theory.

For PCl₄⁺: P is central, 4 bonds, 0 lone pairs. Steric number = 4. Shape: tetrahedral.

For PCl₄⁻: P is central, 4 bonds, 1 lone pair. Steric number = 5. Shape: see-saw.

For AsCl₅: As is central, 5 bonds, 0 lone pairs. Steric number = 5. Shape: trigonal bipyramidal.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:VSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond Energy

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