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Question

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

Accepted Answer

10 valence electrons

Lewis structure of PCl5 showing phosphorus bonded to five chlorine atoms.

Answer

8 valence electrons

Lewis structure of PCl5 showing phosphorus bonded to five chlorine atoms.

Answer

12 valence electrons

Lewis structure of PCl5 with double bond between phosphorus and one chlorine atom.

Answer

11 valence electrons

Lewis structure of PCl5 with double bond between phosphorus and one chlorine atom.