Which statement below best describes the Lewis structure for PCl3?

The Lewis structure for PCl3 (phosphorus trichloride) can be described as follows:

  • Phosphorus (P) is the central atom.
  • Phosphorus forms three single bonds with three chlorine (Cl) atoms.
  • Phosphorus has one lone pair of electrons.
  • Each chlorine atom has three lone pairs of electrons.

Therefore, the correct statement is: Phosphorus has three single bonds and one lone pair of electrons. Each chlorine has one single bond and three lone pairs of electrons.

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