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Bond Order and Enthalpy

" PCl3 has a...

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" $P C l_{3}$ has a tetrahedral structure. "
Answer whether the above statement is true or false.
If true enter 1, else enter 0.

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Solution

The shape of $P C l_{3}$ is Trigonal pyramidal (based on tetrahedral).

Cl–P–Cl bond angle is less than 109° due to lone pair - bond pair repulsion being greater than bond pair - bond pair repulsion.
Hence, correct option is 1

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