Using the VSEPR Model,the Molecular Geometry of the Central Atom

question 146

Multiple Choice

Using the VSEPR model,the molecular geometry of the central atom in PCl₃ is ________.

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

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