Number of molecules in which all the equatorial $M - X$ bonds are smaller as compared to axial $M - X$ bonds (M = Central atom, X = halogen bonded with central atom):
PCl₃F₂ , PCl₂F₃ , PCl₅ , SeF₆ , IF₇ , SOF₄ , ClF₃

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Number of molecules in which all the equatorial $M - X$ bonds are smaller as compared to axial $M - X$ bonds (M = Central atom, X = halogen bonded with central atom):

PCl₃F₂ , PCl₂F₃ , PCl₅ , SeF₆ , IF₇ , SOF₄ , ClF₃

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Only PC l 5 ​ , SO F 4 ​ and Cl F 3 ​

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JEE Advanced 2027 (Class 12+)