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Which is the correct formula for phosphorus pentachloride?

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PCl5

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Answer: PCl5

Step-by-step explanation:

Phosphorus pentachloride is also known as phosphorus V chloride. It is greenish-yellow crystalline solid with irritating odour. It sublimes at 160°C-162°C. It contains phosphorus in the +5 oxidation state. The structure of the compound is shown in the image attached. It is an inorganic compound.

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