4) Drow the Lewis structure ond name the molecular shape (molecular geometry) for each milecule: a) \( \mathrm{PH}_{3} \) b) \( \mathrm{CO}_{2} \) c) \( \mathrm{CCl}_{4} \)
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Phosphorus (P) has 5 valence electrons and each hydrogen (H) has 1 valence electron, for a total of 5 + (3*1) = 8 valence electrons. - Draw the central atom, P, and place three H atoms around it. - Connect each H to the P with a single bond. Each bond represents Show more…
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