The M–Cl bond energies are different (non-equivalent) in:

JEE Main Chemistry question

The – bond energies are different (non-equivalent) in:

(A)Correct
(B)
(C)
(D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

In trigonal bipyramidal , the 2 axial – bonds and 3 equatorial – bonds are geometrically and energetically non-equivalent (axial bonds are longer and weaker, owing to

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