Use VSEPR Theory to Predict the Molecular Geometry of Nitrogen

question 38

Multiple Choice

Use VSEPR theory to predict the molecular geometry of nitrogen trichloride,NCl₃.

• A) linear
• B) trigonal planar
• C) bent
• D) tetrahedron
• E) trigonal pyramid

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