PF₃Cl₂ can exist as two distinct trigonal bipyramidal structures:

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Problem

PF₃Cl₂ can exist as two distinct trigonal bipyramidal structures: (i) both Cl atoms occupying axial positions and (ii) both Cl atoms occupying equatorial positions. Predict which isomer has the larger net dipole moment and justify your choice in one to two sentences.

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