The phosphorus atom in PCl₃ would be expected to have a: A)partial positive (δ+)charge B)partial negative (δ-)charge C)3+ formal charge D)3- formal charge

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In PCl₃, the chlorine atoms are more electronegative than phosphorus, so they will attract the shared electrons towards themselves, creating a partial negative charge on the chlorine atoms and a partial positive charge on the phosphorus atom.

The Phosphorus Atom in PCl3 Would Be Expected to Have

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