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What is the molecular geometry for POI3?

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The correct answer is tetrahedral

Step-by-step explanation:

Molecular geometry can be described as the three dimensional structure of atoms in a molecule. It is usually preferable to draw out the lewis dot structure of a compound before using that to determine the molecular geometry of the compound. The lewis dot structure and the tetrahedral structure of phosphoryl iodide (POI₃) are in the attachment below.

As it can be seen in the attachment, the molecular geometry of phosphoryl iodide is tetrahedral.

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