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The molecular geometry of the PF3 molecule is __________, and this molecule is ________.
O tetrahedral, unipolar
O trigonal pyramidal, nonpolar
O trigonal pyramidal, polar
O trigonal planar, nonpolar
O trigonal planar, polar

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Answer:

C.) trigonal pyramidal, polar

Explanation:

Around the phosphorus central atom, there are 3 fluorine atoms and 1 lone pair. This makes the shape tetrahedral, but gives it a trigonal pyramidal geometry. The lone pair on the phosphorus disrupts the balance of the molecule and pulls the electrons towards it. This makes the molecule polar.

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