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Use VSEPR Theory to Decide Which One of the Following

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Use VSEPR theory to decide which one of the following molecules and ions will have a trigonal pyramidal geometry. (The central atom is always first in the formula.)


A) PCl 3
B) BF 3
C) SO 3
D) BrF 3
E) CO 3 2−

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