AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry VSEPR Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following species contains three bond pairs and one lone pair around the central atom?

Question diagram
A

PCl₃

B

H₂O

C

BF₃

D

NH₂⁻

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

PCl₃ has three bond pairs and one lone pair around the phosphorus atom.

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