molecule proposed Lewis structure PO³ BH, XeO :0: | :0: [H-B-H]* :0: - | :0 Xe - I :0: .. Is this a reasonable structure? If not, why not? Yes, it's a reasonable structure. No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong. The correct number is: No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them. The symbols of the problem atoms are: Yes, it's a reasonable structure. No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong. The correct number is: No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them. The symbols of the problem atoms are: 0 Yes, it's a reasonable structure. No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong. The correct number is: No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them. The symbols of the problem atoms are: 0

Principles of Modern Chemistry
8th Edition
ISBN:9781305079113
Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Chapter3: Atomic Shells And Classical Models Of Chemical Bonding
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 94AP: The molecular ion S3N3 has the cyclic structure All SN bonds are equivalent. (a) Give six...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question
Decide whether the Lewis structure proposed for each molecule is reasonable or not. Note: If two or more atoms have the wrong number of valence electrons around them, just enter the chemical symbol for the atom as many times as necessary. For example, if two oxygen atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them, enter the symbol O twice.
 
molecule proposed Lewis structure
PO³
4
BH
2
XeO.
4
:0:
I
IP
:0:
O:
-H]*
HB H
:0:
|
:0 Xe
I
:0:
+
Is this a reasonable structure?
If not, why not?
Yes, it's a reasonable structure.
No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong.
The correct number is:
No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them.
The symbols of the problem atoms are: 0
Yes, it's a reasonable structure.
No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong.
The correct number is:
No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them.
The symbols of the problem atoms are:
Yes, it's a reasonable structure.
No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong.
The correct number is:
No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them.
The symbols of the problem atoms are: 0
Transcribed Image Text:molecule proposed Lewis structure PO³ 4 BH 2 XeO. 4 :0: I IP :0: O: -H]* HB H :0: | :0 Xe I :0: + Is this a reasonable structure? If not, why not? Yes, it's a reasonable structure. No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong. The correct number is: No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them. The symbols of the problem atoms are: 0 Yes, it's a reasonable structure. No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong. The correct number is: No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them. The symbols of the problem atoms are: Yes, it's a reasonable structure. No, the total number of valence electrons is wrong. The correct number is: No, some atoms have the wrong number of electrons around them. The symbols of the problem atoms are: 0
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 5 steps with 3 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Theories of Bonding
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles of Modern Chemistry
Principles of Modern Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079113
Author:
David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780534420123
Author:
Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133109655
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning