Question:

The compounds SO3 and PF3 have similar chemical formulas,

Last updated: 7/31/2022

The compounds SO3 and PF3 have similar chemical formulas,

The compounds SO3 and PF3 have similar chemical formulas, but they have different molecular shapes. Why do these compounds have different molecular shapes? Compare the structures of the compounds, discuss their similarities and differences, and explain the reason for the differences.