Question

Pf3cl2 is a nonpolar molecule. based on this information, determine the f−p−f bond angle, the cl−p−cl bond angle, and the f−p−cl bond angle.enter the number of degrees of the f−p−f, cl−p−cl, and f−p−cl bond angles, separated by commas (e.g., 30,45,90)

Answer 1

The Geometry of PF₃Cl₂ is drawn below. The Fluoride atoms are at Equatorial position while Chlorine atoms are at Axial position. This overall geometry is called as Trigonal Bipyrimidal. The bond angles are as follow,

                                            F--P--F  =  120°

                                          Cl--P--Cl  =  180°

                                           F--P--Cl  =  90°