After drawing the Lewis structure for phosphine, PH₃, which should be structurally similar to ammonia, what shape should the molecule have? A)A tetrahedron B)A triangular pyramid C)A square plane D)A square pyramid

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phosphine, like ammonia, has a trigonal pyramidal shape due to the presence of three hydrogen atoms bonded to the central phosphorus atom and one lone pair of electrons on the phosphorus. This arrangement does not form a perfect tetrahedron because the lone pair occupies more space, leading to a triangular pyramid shape.

After Drawing the Lewis Structure for Phosphine, PH3, Which Should

After Drawing the Lewis Structure for Phosphine, PH₃, Which Should