Question:

The species formed on fluorination of phosphorus pentachloride in a polar organic solvent are

Updated On: June 02, 2025
  • [PF4]+[PF6]- and [PCl4]+[PF6]-
  • [PCl4]+[PCl4F2]- and [PCl4]+[PF6]-
  • PF3 and PCl3
  • PF5 and PCl3
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

To solve the problem, we analyze the fluorination reaction of phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) in a polar organic solvent.

Fluorination of PCl5:
When PCl5 reacts with fluorine or a fluorinating agent in polar organic solvents, it often forms ionic species due to ligand exchange and formation of complex ions.

Known species formed:
- The cation [PCl4]+ (tetrachlorophosphonium ion)
- The anion [PF6]- (hexafluorophosphate ion)
These ions result from partial substitution of chlorine by fluorine in PCl5 and subsequent complex formation.

Therefore, the species formed are:
\[ [PCl_4]^+ [PF_6]^- \]

Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{\text{[PCl}_4]^+ \text{[PF}_6]^-\ \text{and not the other species}} \] which corresponds to the second option:

[PCl4]+[PCl4F2]- and [PCl4]+[PF6]-

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