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In PCl2F3 why can’t we place the 3 F atoms at the equatorial position?

In PCl2F3 why can’t we place the 3 F atoms at the equatorial position? 

Grade:12th pass

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Chhavi Jain
92 Points
6 years ago
Dear student , 
 
We cannot place fluorine atoms on  the equatorial position beacuse if different types of atoms are attached with the central atom in trigonal bipyramidal gometry then more electronegative atom occupy axial position. It is known as Bent’s Rule. 
 
Hope it is clear now. Still if you have further queries regarding Bent’s Rule, you can ask.
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