According to VSEPR theory, the geometry of the PH₃ molecule is best described as A)linear. B)trigonal planar. C)tetrahedral. D)bent. E)trigonal pyramidal.

Name: According to VSEPR theory, the geometry of the PH 3 molecule is best described as A)linear. B)trigonal planar. C)tetrahedral. D)bent. E)trigonal pyramidal.
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PH3 has a trigonal pyramidal geometry due to the presence of a lone pair on the phosphorus atom, which causes a distortion from the ideal tetrahedral shape.

According to VSEPR Theory, the Geometry of the PH3 Molecule

According to VSEPR Theory, the Geometry of the PH₃ Molecule