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Phosphorus pentachloride

Has all five equivalent bonds

Exists as an ionic solid in which the cation has an octahedral structure and the anion has a tetrahedral structure

On hydrolysis, gives an oxo acid of phosphorus which is tribasic

On hydrolysis, gives an oxo acid of phosphorus which is a good reducing agent

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