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What is the molecular shape of phosphine, PH3?
ATrigonal planar
BBent (V-shaped)
CTrigonal pyramidal
DSquare planar
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Trigonal pyramidal
Phosphorus has three bond pairs and one lone pair, giving a pyramid.
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