The structure of in the solid state is:

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The structure of  in the solid state is:

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In the solid state,  exists as an ionic compound:

- : P is sp³ hybridized → tetrahedral geometry
- : P is sp³d² hybridized → octahedral geometry

In the gas phase,  is a covalent molecule with trigonal bipyramidal geometry (sp³d).

Answer: Option (1) — tetrahedral  and octahedral

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