Question

The molecule which has pyramidal shape is

• A. $PCl_3$
• B. $SO_3$
• C. $CO_3^{2-}$
• D. $NO_3^-$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$PCl_3$

Answer 2

$PCl_3$ has $sp^3$-hybridised phosphorus, with one lone pair.
Therefore, molecule has pyramidal shape like ammonia.