Question

Please Help Quick!!! Lewis Structure of PO3 3-

Answer 1

1. Find its coordination figure/coordination number of central atom (CF)

Ev = Vallence electron of central atom

Σe = electrons donated from substituents

Terminal O gives 0 electrons, hence Σe = 3 x 0

charge = charge of the compound

2. Find EP (electron pairs) and LP (lone pairs)

LP = CF - EP

3. Draw the skeleton with octet substituents (top right figure)

4. Find formal charge for each atoms (Qf)

5. Write formal charge near atom in skeleton

6. Enjoy