One form of phosphorus exists as P4 molecules. Each P4 molecule has four equivalent P atoms, no double or triple bonds, and no expanded octets. Draw the Lewis structure for P4.
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Determine the total number of valence electrons in P4. Each phosphorus atom has 5 valence electrons, so for four phosphorus atoms, the total number of valence electrons is 4 x 5 = 20. Show more…
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