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Standard XII
Chemistry
Chlorides of Phosphorus
Question

What is the structure of phosphorus trichloride?
  1. Trigonal Pyramidal
  2. Square Planar
  3. Trigonal Planar
  4. Tetrahedral

A
Tetrahedral
B
Trigonal Pyramidal
C
Square Planar
D
Trigonal Planar
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In PCl3, P is sp3 hybridized with a lone pair. This makes its structure trigonal pyramidal. So, the correct answer is option A.

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