To illustrate the Lewis structure,
P has 5 valence electrons
O has 6 valence electrons (each for 4 oxygen)
And finally, for every negative charge, there is an additional valence electron
We should add these all up = 5 + 24 + 3 = 32 valence electrons
With this, we can be guided to illustrate the lewis structure as P as central atom and the 3 oxygen each with a single bond with P and 1 oxygen with a double bond with P. We place the valence electrons until octet rule is satisfied,
we will be left with 12 lone pairs for phosphate ion.
I would say d. average of the mass number and the atomic number for the element.
Answer:Methyl benzoate has a very high boiling point i.e. 199°C.Therefore a water-cooled condenser is not advisable as it might crack the condenser tube.So in such cases air condenser tube is normally used for such distillation procedure.
Lightning rain can lead to nitrogen fixation other than bacteria
