Which of the following statements is true regarding the $PCl_5$ molecule?
$(i)$ The two axial $P-Cl$ bonds in $PCl_5$ are longer than the three equatorial bonds.
$(ii)$ The axial bonds in $PCl_5$ are stronger than equatorial bonds.
$(iii)$ The axial bonds in $PCl_5$ are more stable than equatorial bonds.
$(iv)$ All five bonds in $PCl_5$ molecule are equivalent.

• A
  $(i)$
• B
  $(ii)$
• C
  $(iii)$
• D
  $(iv)$