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

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Ionization in polar organic solvents often results in stable ionic species depending on the halogen substitution.
Updated On: Jan 20, 2025
  • \([PF_4]^+ [PF_6]^-\) and \([PCl_4]^+ [PF_6]^-\)
  • \([PCl_4]^+ [PCl_4F_2]^-\) and \([PCl_4]^+ [PF_6]^-\)
  • \(PF_3\) and \(PCl_3\)
  • \(PF_5\) and \(PCl_3\)
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The Correct Option is B

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When \(PCl_5\) is fluorinated in a polar organic solvent, it undergoes ionization to form: \[ [PCl_4]^+ \text{ and } [PCl_4F_2]^-. \] On further fluorination: \[ [PCl_4]^+ \text{ and } [PF_6]^- \text{ are also formed}. \] Thus, the correct answer is (B).
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