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In the molecule PCl3, the four electron groups around the phosphorus atom are arranged in...

In the molecule PCl3, the four electron groups around the phosphorus atom are arranged in a tetrahedral geometry. However, the shape of the molecule is called trigonal pyramidal. Why does the shape of the molecule have a different name from the name of the electron group geometry?

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