Which of the Following Molecules or Ions Will Have a Lewis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules or ions will have a Lewis structure most like that of phosphorus trichloride,PCl₃?

• A) ClO₃^-
• B) SO₃
• C) CO₃^2-
• D) BF₃
• E) Cl₂CO

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