Use the References to access important values if ne To answer the que.pdf
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The Lewis structure for the phosphate ion (PO4 3-) indicates the central phosphorus atom has no lone pairs and forms four single bonds. There are no double bonds present, and the phosphorus has a charge of +1, resulting in an incomplete octet. This analysis follows Chegg guidelines and addresses the key structural characteristics of the ion.
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Use the References to access important values if ne To answer the que.pdf
- 1. Use the References to access important values if ne To answer the questions, interpret the following Lewis structure for PO3 3- O: #0: 1. For the central phosphorus atom: The number of lone pairs The number of single bonds The number of double bonds 2. The central phosphorus atom Submit Answer Retry Entire r obeys the octet rule pts remainin has an incomplete octet has an expanded octet Solution I am solving the Q1 as per Chegg guidelines, post multiple question to get the remaining answers Q) Number of lone pairs on Phosphorus = 0 (there are no electron pairs on the Phosphorus atom) Number of single bonds = 4 (Phosphours forms four single bonds with each of Phosphorus atoms) Number of double bonds = 0 There is no double bond in the structure of PO4(3-) The central phosphorus atom has a charge of +1 in the structure, hence it will be having an incomplete octet