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    The PCl5PCl_5 molecule exhibits a trigonal bipyramidal geometry. According to Valence Bond Theory, what type of hybridization does the phosphorus atom undergo, and how does this hybridization explain the observed bond angles?

    A

    sp3sp^3 hybridization, resulting in bond angles of 109.5109.5^\circ.

    B

    sp3dsp^3d hybridization, resulting in bond angles of 9090^\circ and 120120^\circ.

    C

    sp3d2sp^3d^2 hybridization, resulting in bond angles of 9090^\circ.

    D

    dsp3dsp^3 hybridization, resulting in bond angles of 120120^\circ.

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