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The P-Block Elements

Question
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Which one of  PCl subscript 4 superscript plus space and space PCl subscript 4 superscript minus is not likely to exist and why?

Solution

The oxidation state of P in   PCl subscript 4 superscript plusis +5 while in  PCl subscript 4 superscript minus is +3. As we know that the stability of the +5 oxidation state is highest on top of the group and decrease down the group and stability of +3 is low on the top of the group and increase down the group.

Therefore  PCl subscript 4 superscript minus  is more likely to exist.