Is PCl3 ionic or molecular?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the classification of phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) as either an ionic or a molecular compound. To solve this, we will examine the bonding and structure of PCl3 to determine its nature.

Answer

molecular (covalent)

The final answer is molecular (covalent).

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is molecular (covalent).

More Information

Phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) is a covalent molecule. It forms covalent bonds as phosphorus and chlorine share electrons.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume it's ionic because it contains elements from different groups. Always check if the elements involved are nonmetals.

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