Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom

question 56

Multiple Choice

Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the geometry of the ion PCl₄^-.

• A)0 lone pairs, tetrahedral
• B)1 lone pair, distorted tetrahedron (seesaw)
• C)1 lone pair, square pyramidal
• D)1 lone pair, tetrahedral
• E)2 lone pairs, square planar

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