What Is the Hybridization of the Phosphorus Atom in PCl₃

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the hybridization of the phosphorus atom in PCl₃?

• A) sp
• B) sp²
• C) sp³
• D) sp³d
• E) sp³d²

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