Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are FALSE?

P. All the bonds that are present in PCl5 are similar. Q. ICl is more reactive than I2. R. Chlorine is a stronger oxidising agent than fluorine. S. Pentahalides are more covalent than trihalides.

  1. Both P and Q

  2. Both P and R

  3. Both P and S

  4. Both Q and R

  5. Both Q and S

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B Correct answer
Explanation

PCl5 has a trigonal bipyramidal structure. All the bonds that are present in PCl5 are not similar.