Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the geometry of the ion PCl₄^-. A)0 lone pairs, tetrahedral B)1 lone pair, distorted tetrahedron (seesaw) C)1 lone pair, square pyramidal D)1 lone pair, tetrahedral E)2 lone pairs, square planar

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The central atom, P, has one lone pair and four bonding pairs, resulting in a distorted tetrahedron (seesaw) geometry.

Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom