Question

Which of the following is the correct geometry for $POC{l}_3$ molecule?

• A. Tetrahedral
• B. Bent
• C. Trigonal pyramidal
• D. Linear

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tetrahedral

$POC{l}_3$ has 4 bond pair and zero lone pair of electron.
Phosphorus atom makes a double bond with oxygen and 3 single bond with chlorine.
It has a hybridization of $s{p}^3$ and has a tetrahedral geomety