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Determine the Shape (Geometry) of PCl3 and Then Decide on the Appropriate

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Determine the shape (geometry) of PCl3 and then decide on the appropriate hybridization of phosphorus in this molecule. (Phosphorus is the central atom.)


A) sp 3
B) sp 2
C) sp
D) sp 3 d
E) sp 3 d 2

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