Use VSEPR Theory to Decide Which One of the Following

question 48

Multiple Choice

Use VSEPR theory to decide which one of the following molecules and ions will have a trigonal pyramidal geometry. (The central atom is always first in the formula.)

• A)PCl ₃
• B)BF ₃
• C)SO ₃
• D)BrF ₃
• E)CO ₃ ²⁻

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