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Is phosphorus trichloride covalent or ionic?

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The question is asking whether phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃) is a covalent compound or an ionic compound. To answer this, we need to examine the nature of the bond between phosphorus and chlorine in the compound.

Answer

covalent

The final answer is covalent

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is covalent

More Information

Phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) is covalent because it is formed by sharing electrons between phosphorus and chlorine atoms. Phosphorus has five valence electrons and forms three bonds with chlorine to complete the octet.

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