What is the molecular geometry, or shape, of phosphorus trichloride (PCl3)?

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Bob Lyons · Answer 1 · 2023-03-14T13:15:12+0000

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trigonal pyramidal

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Looking at the PCl3 molecular geometry it is trigonal pyramidal with a bond angle of approx. 103o. The is mainly due to the disproportionate influence or greater repulsion of the phosphorus lone pair which makes it deviate from the ideal angle of 109o.

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