Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Consider a pyramidal molecule of phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃) with phosphorus in the center bonded to three chlorine atoms. Which statement about the hybridization of phosphorus in PCl₃ is correct?
A
Phosphorus is sp³ hybridized.
B
Phosphorus is sp² hybridized.
C
Phosphorus is sp hybridized.
D
Phosphorus is not hybridized.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃), phosphorus is sp³ hybridized, leading to a pyramidal shape, as specified in the NCERT context.
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