2 years ago

How many bonding electrons are in the Lewis structure of PCl₃?

Chemistry

1 answer:

Blababa [14]2 years ago

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Answer:

B.) 6

Explanation:

Attached below is the Lewis structure of PCl₃ . Since phosphorus (P) has 5 valence electrons and chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, there should be 26 valence electrons (5 + 7(3) = 26) in the Lewis structure.

Bonding electrons are the electrons present in the chemical bonds between two atoms.

There are 2 electrons shared in every single bond. Within PCl₃, there are 3 single bonds. As such, there are 6 bonding electrons in the Lewis structure of PCl₃.

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