Question

what type of compound is given below? pcl₅ acid covalent ionic

Explanation:

Phosphorus (\(P\)) and chlorine (\(Cl\)) are both non - metals. Covalent compounds are formed when non - metals share electrons. Ionic compounds are formed between metals and non - metals (transfer of electrons), and acids have specific functional groups (like \(H^+\) in aqueous solution for Arrhenius acids). Since \(P\) and \(Cl\) are non - metals sharing electrons in \(PCl_5\), it is a covalent compound.

Answer:

B. covalent