Which Statement Below Properly Describes the Predicted (By VSEPR) and Experimental

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement below properly describes the predicted (by VSEPR) and experimental bond angles in PH₃?

• A) predicted: 109 ° measured: 107 °
• B) predicted: 120 ° measured: 107 °
• C) predicted: 109 ° measured: 94 °
• D) predicted: 120 ° measured: 94 °
• E) none of these

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