PF3 Lewis Structure Explained: How Phosphorus Lone Pairs Tune Molecular Geometry
PF3 Lewis Structure Explained: How Phosphorus Lone Pairs Tune Molecular Geometry BY STEVEN, Published August 20, 2025 Phosphorus trifluoride (PF3) stands out among main-group compounds for its intriguing interplay between electronic structure and molecular geometry. In PF3, a phosphorus atom bonded to three fluorine atoms and bearing a lone pair reveals how lone-pair electrons influence…