Determine the number of valence electrons in POCl₃ and then draw the corresponding Lewis structure (by following the octet rule on all atoms).
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Phosphorus (P) has 5 valence electrons, oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons, and each chlorine (Cl) atom has 7 valence electrons. So, the total number of valence electrons in POCl₃ is: 5 (from P) + 6 (from O) + 3(7) (from 3 Cl) = 32 valence electrons. ** Show more…
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