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1. POCl₃
(a) Lewis structure
Set P as the central atom, with O and Cl atoms directly attached to it.
Electrons available = P + O + 3Cl = 5 + 6 + 3×7 = 11 + 21 = 32
Arrange these electrons to give every atom an octet. Put a double bond between P and O.
You get the structure shown below.
(b) Geometry
There are four bond pairs and no lone pairs about the P atom.
Electron pair geometry — tetrahedral
Molecular geometry — tetrahedral
(c) Ideal bond angles
Tetrahedral bond angle = 109.5°
2. AlCl₆³⁻
(a) Lewis structure
Set Al as the central atom, with the Cl atoms directly attached to it.
Electrons available = Al + 6Cl + 3(-) = 3 + 6×6 +3 = 6 + 36 = 42
Arrange these electrons to give every atom an octet. Assign formal charges.
You get the structure shown below.
(b) Geometry
There are six bond pairs and no lone pairs about the Al.
Electron pair geometry — octahedral
Molecular geometry — octahedral
(c) Ideal bond angles
Axial-equatorial = 90°
Equatorial-equatorial = 120°
Axial-axial = 180°
