In PCls, the P atom violates the octet rule by sharing hold a maximum of electrons. Type numbers in the blanks. electrons. This is because the valence shell for elements in which n = 3, can

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In PCl₅, the P atom violates the octet rule by sharing ______ electrons. This is because the valence shell for elements in which n = 3, can hold a maximum of ______ electrons.

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Transcribed Image Text:In PCl₅, the P atom violates the octet rule by sharing ______ electrons. This is because the valence shell for elements in which n = 3, can hold a maximum of ______ electrons. Type numbers in the blanks.
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