Draw a Lewis formula for a white phosphorous molecule in which none of the atoms violates the octet rule and the formal charge on each atom is zero. There are no bonds in the structure.

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White phosphorous has the chemical formula P4(s). A P4 molecule has 20 valence electrons.
Draw a Lewis formula for a white phosphorous molecule in which none of the atoms violates the octet rule and the formal
charge on each atom is zero. There are no bonds in the structure.
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Transcribed Image Text:White phosphorous has the chemical formula P4(s). A P4 molecule has 20 valence electrons. Draw a Lewis formula for a white phosphorous molecule in which none of the atoms violates the octet rule and the formal charge on each atom is zero. There are no bonds in the structure. Select / |||||| Draw P Templates More Erase
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