The hybridization of $P$ in $P O C l_{3}$ and shape of $P O C l_{3}$ are, respectively:

s p^{3}

, tetrahedral

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s p^{3}

, pyramidal

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s p^{3}

, square planar

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s p^{3}

, distorted tetrahedral

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Solution

The correct option is D $s p^{3}$ , tetrahedral
In $P O C l_{3}$ structure, the no. of $σ$ bonds are 4. Hence, the hybridization is $s p^{3}$ .
Shape of $P O C l_{3}$ is tetrahedral due to assymetric charge distribution around Phosphorous atom.
The correct option is (A).

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