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ChemistryCHEMICAL BONDINGVSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond EnergyMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Select the incorrect statement :

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

The central atom in POCl₃ is phosphorus, which forms four sigma bonds (three with Cl and one with O) and one pi bond with O. There are no lone pairs on the central P atom, making its geometry tetrahedral. Therefore, statement D is incorrect.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:VSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond Energy
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