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According to the VSEPR Theory, What Is the Geometry (Shape)

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Question 12

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According to the VSEPR theory, what is the geometry (shape) around the phosphorus atom in the Lewis structure shown below? According to the VSEPR theory, what is the geometry (shape)  around the phosphorus atom in the Lewis structure shown below?   A) linear B) bent (angular)  C) trigonal planar D) trigonal pyramidal E) tetrahedral


A) linear
B) bent (angular)
C) trigonal planar
D) trigonal pyramidal
E) tetrahedral

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