what is the molecular geometry of PH3?

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2007-04-29 19:22:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Trigonal planar

Edit: Sorry, I meant trigonal pyramidal. Answerer #3 is correct. Check this link to see why.

2007-04-29 19:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Carl D 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋

Trigonal pyramidal, due to the lone pair. The bond angle approaches 90 degrees, which is less than in NH3.

2007-04-29 19:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

tetrahedral..

2007-04-29 19:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Yssa A 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋