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What is the hybridization of the central atom in the molecule?
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- C.
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Correct answer: C —
Solution
- The central phosphorus atom in has 5 valence electrons and forms 5 bonds with chlorine atoms.
- The steric number is 5, which corresponds to hybridization.
- This hybridization results in a trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
- Hence the answer is (C).
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