Determine the Molecular Geometry for the Molecule PCl₅

question 94

Multiple Choice

Determine the molecular geometry for the molecule PCl₅.

• A) Linear
• B) Seesaw
• C) Square pyramidal
• D) Trigonal bipyramidal
• E) Square planar

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Definitions:

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account columns to check the accuracy of financial transactions.

Transaction Posted

The act of recording a financial transaction in the accounting records of a company.

Debit

A ledger entry contributing to the growth of assets or lessening of liabilities in a company's financial statement.

Credit

The provision of resources (such as money) by one party to another party where the second party does not reimburse the first party immediately, but promises either to repay or return those resources at a later date.