Consider the molecule PS2Br2¯. P is the central atom in the molecule, and the S and Br atoms are all terminal atoms. Draw the correct Lewis structure for this molecule. Be sure to draw all lone pairs, and label all non-zero formal charges on each atom. If multiple resonance structures are possible, draw the structure that minimizes formal charges on the atoms. Circle the ONE structure

Consider the molecule PS2Br2¯. P is the central atom in the molecule, and the S and Br atoms are all terminal atoms. Draw the correct Lewis structure for this molecule. Be sure to draw all lone pairs, and label all non-zero formal charges on each atom. If multiple resonance structures are possible, draw the structure that minimizes formal charges on the atoms. Circle the ONE structure

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Chapter10: Molecular Structure And Bonding Theories

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