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Ch.9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories

Chapter 9, Problem 87

Which of the following statements about the PF4Cl molecule are true?

a. The molecule has an octahedral electron-domain geometry.

b. The P—Cl electron domain is larger than the P—F electron domains.

c. The Cl atom will occupy an equatorial site.

d. The molecule is hypervalent.