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Question

The possible structures for BCl₃ are shown below.

Four possible Lewis structures for BCl3 showing different bonding arrangements.

Based on the concept of formal charges, determine the Lewis structure that would be dominant for BCl₃.

Accepted Answer

Lewis structure of BCl3 with a single bond to one chlorine and a double bond to another chlorine.

Answer

Lewis structure of BCl3 with one double bond and one single bond to chlorine.

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Lewis structure of BCl3 with a double bond between boron and one chlorine.

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Lewis structure of BCl3 with a single bond to one chlorine and a double bond to another.

The possible structures for BCl3 are shown below. Based on the concept of formal charges, determine the Lewis structure that would be dominant for BCl3.