Out of given species find number of species in which all the Cl atoms are in same plane PCl 3 , PCl 4 + , PCl 5 , PCl 6 − , POCl 3 , PCl 3 F 2

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Out of given species find number of species in which all the Cl atoms are in same plane PCl 3 ​ , PCl 4 ​ + , PCl 5 ​ , PCl 6 ​ − , POCl 3 ​ , PCl 3 ​ F 2 ​

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Planar Cl atoms depend on molecular geometry (VSEPR theory). PCl₃, PCl₄⁺, PCl₅ (trigonal bipyramidal equatorial), PCl₆⁻ are relevant. PCl₃F₂ (trigonal bipyramidal equatorial Cl).

Species with all Cl atoms in the same plane: PCl₃ , PCl₄⁺ , PCl₆⁻. (3 species)

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