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The crystal structure of PCl5 is composed of PCl4 and PCl6- units.
1. Describe the formation of ion pairs in this compound. You can rationalize.
2. Is the formation of these ion pairs more favorable for PX5 (X = Br, I)? Please tell me what you think.
3. Will the formation of these ion pairs be more advantageous for AsCl5? Please tell me what you think.