Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Study Problems - Page 36: 1-24 a

Answer

The lewis structure for both the compounds are shown in the picture.

Work Step by Step

First picture: 1) Draw a P in between and then draw three Cl around it. 2) count the number of electrons around P, which in this question is 6. Since there has be an octet, draw a lone pair of electron on P. 3) draw all the electrons around Cl's as well. Second picture: 1) Draw a P in between and then draw five Cl around it. 2) count the number of electrons around P, which in this question is 10. Since P is a third row element it can have more than 8 electrons around it. 3) draw all the electrons around Cl's as well.
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