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How to Write the Formula for Phosphorus trichloride

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For Phosphorus trichloride use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Phosphorus trichloride

Since we have two non-metals, P and Cl, this is a molecular compound.

mono di tri tetra penta hexa hepta octa non dec
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