Which of the Following Molecules Would Have a Lewis Structure

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules would have a Lewis structure that most closely resembles BBr₃, as well as having an identical bonded atom lone pair arrangement and an identical molecular shape?

• A) NCl₃
• B) ClF₃
• C) AlCl₃
• D) PCl₃
• E) None of these

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