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rank the following in order of decreasing X-P-X angles: PCl3, PBr3, PI3
« on: July 31, 2006, 09:19:56 PM »
Hi,

I just need a little clarification on one thing.  I am asked to rank the following in order of decreasing X-P-X angles: PCl3, PBr3, PI3.

From what I have always known, I said PI3>PBr3>PCl3 since the atoms bonded to the central atom gets larger.  Is this correct?  Thanks so much.

Ryan
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Re: increasing bond angles
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2006, 03:44:31 PM »
Thats what I would say.
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