Identify the incorrect statement for from the following:

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Identify the incorrect statement for  from the following:

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Step 1 — Analyse each statement about :

(1) sp³d hybridization: P uses one 3s, three 3p, and one 3d orbital → sp³d hybridization ✓ Correct

(2) Trigonal bipyramidal geometry: 5 bonds, 0 lone pairs → trigonal bipyramidal ✓ Correct

(3) Axial bonds stronger than equatorial: This is incorrect. Axial bonds (90° repulsions with 3 equatorial bonds) are actually longer and weaker than equatorial bonds (120° from each other). Equatorial bonds are stronger. ✗

(4) Three equatorial bonds lie in a plane:

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