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Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds

Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds

11. Bonding & Molecular Structure / Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds / Problem 2

Draw the Lewis structure for PCl₅ and determine the number of valence electrons surrounding P.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

10 valence electrons

B

8 valence electrons

C

12 valence electrons

D

11 valence electrons

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