Pf3cl2 is a nonpolar molecule. based on this information, determine the f-p-f bond angle, the cl-p-cl bond angle, and the f-p-cl bond angle. enter the number of degrees of the f-p-f, cl-p-cl, and f-p-cl bond angles, separated by commas (e. g., 30,45,90)

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Fabian Mitchell

4 March, 10:04

Pf3cl2 is a nonpolar molecule. based on this information, determine the f-p-f bond angle, the cl-p-cl bond angle, and the f-p-cl bond angle. enter the number of degrees of the f-p-f, cl-p-cl, and f-p-cl bond angles, separated by commas (e. g., 30,45,90)

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Ivy Cooke · Answer 1

The Geometry of PF₃Cl₂ is drawn below. The Fluoride atoms are at Equatorial position while Chlorine atoms are at Axial position. This overall geometry is called as Trigonal Bipyrimidal. The bond angles are as follow,

F--P--F = 120°

Cl--P--Cl = 180°

F--P--Cl = 90°