Using the VSEPR Model, What Is the Predicted Molecular Geometry

question 61

Multiple Choice

Using the VSEPR model, what is the predicted molecular geometry of the PCl₃ molecule?

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

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