Given the Fact That the F - P - F

question 124

Multiple Choice

Given the fact that the F - P - F angle in PF₃ is close to 90 ° , the orbitals used by phosphorous to make the P - F bonds are:

• A) p
• B) sp
• C) sp²
• D) sp³
• E) sp³d

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