Using Lewis symbols and Lewis structures, diagram the formation of PF₃ from P and F atoms, showing valence-shell electrons. (e) Does PF₃ obey the octet rule?

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Hi everyone here we have a question asking us to show the formation of aluminum chloride using leWIS symbols and lewiS structures with valence shell electrons. Does it follow the octet rule? So we have three coins Each with seven valence electrons and we have aluminum With three valence electrons. So we have this electron bonding with this electron, this one bonding with this one and this one bonding with this one. And that forms this Aluminum forms three bonds and chlorine forms one bond. Chlorine has eight valence electrons around it. So it follows the octet rule. Aluminum has six valence electrons around it, so it does not follow the octet rule. So aluminum chloride does not follow the octet rule. So these are our final answers. Thank you for watching. Bye.