The following model of phosphorus tribromide is wrong. Indicate WHY. Br -P-Br Br O There are too many electrons drawn in the molecule O There are not enough electrons drawn in the molecule O There are not the correct number of phosphorus atoms in the molecule O There are not the correct number of bromine atoms in the molecule

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The following model of phosphorus tribromide is wrong. Indicate
WHY.
Br - P-Br
Br
O There are too many electrons drawn in the molecule
O There are not enough electrons drawn in the molecule
O There are not the correct number of phosphorus atoms in the molecule
O There are not the correct number of bromine atoms in the molecule
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