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Choose the answer which gives the electron-domain geometry and molecular geometr

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Question

Choose the answer which gives the electron-domain geometry and molecular geometry which are both correct for PCl3 . a) The electron-domain geometry is trigonal planar. The molecular geometry is trigonal planar. b) The electron-domain geometry is trigonal planar. The molecular geometry is T-shaped. c) The electron-domain geometry is tetrahedral. The molecular geometry is trigonal pyramidal. d) The electron-domain geometry is tetrahedral. The molecular geometry is trigonal planar. e) The electron-domain geometry is tetrahedral. The molecular geometry is T-shaped.

Explanation / Answer

(c)The electron-domain geometry is tetrahedral. The molecular geometry is trigonal pyramidal.