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What is the electron domain geometry, the molecular geometry and the Cl–P–Cl bond angle for the molecule of phosphorus trichloride, PCl3\text{PCl}_3 ? a. Electron domain geometry: tetrahedral; Molecular geometry: tetrahedral; Cl–P–Cl bond angle / °: 109.5 b. Electron domain geometry: tetrahedral; Molecular geometry: trigonal pyramidal; Cl–P–Cl bond angle / °: 109.5 c. Electron domain geometry: tetrahedral; Molecular geometry: trigonal pyramidal; Cl–P–Cl bond angle / °: 100.3 d. Electron domain geometry: trigonal pyramidal; Molecular geometry: trigonal pyramidal; Cl–P–Cl bond angle / °: 100.3

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