According to the VSEPR Theory, What Is the Geometry (Shape)

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to the VSEPR theory, what is the geometry (shape) around the phosphorus atom in the Lewis structure shown below?

• A)linear
• B)bent (angular)
• C)trigonal planar
• D)trigonal pyramidal
• E)tetrahedral

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