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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure - Part 2 of 4
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure / Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds / Problem 5

Draw the Lewis structure of PHF2 so that the central P atom obeys the octet rule. Based on the drawing, answer the following:

The central P atom has ____ unshared pairs (lone pairs). 

The central P atom forms ____ single bonds.

The central P atom forms ____ double bonds.

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