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thumb|right|The structure of a typical phosphorane group. A phosphorane (IUPAC name: λ5-phosphane) is a functional group in organophosphorus chemistry with pentavalent phosphorus. Phosphoranes have the general formula PR5.

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[*][P@]([*])([*])([*])[*] |$R1;;R2;R3;R4;R5$|
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thumb|right|The structure of a typical phosphorane group. A phosphorane (IUPAC name: λ5-phosphane) is a functional group in organophosphorus chemistry with pentavalent phosphorus. Phosphoranes have the general formula PR5.

Phosphoranes of the type PX5 adopt a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry with the two apical bonds longer than the three equatorial bonds. Hypervalent bonding is described by inclusion of non-bonding MOs, as also invoked for the closely related molecule phosphorus pentafluoride.

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