Question:

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

Updated On: Mar 9, 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

PCl5 Fluorination Reaction 

When \( \text{PCl}_5 \) is fluorinated in a polar organic solvent, it ionizes to form:

\[ [\text{PCl}_4]^+ \quad \text{and} \quad [\text{PCl}_4 \text{F}_2]^- \]

Upon further fluorination:

\[ [\text{PCl}_4]^+ \quad \text{and} \quad [\text{PF}_6]^- \]

Final Answer:

The correct option is (B).

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