Chapter 18, Problem 106AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The overlapping of d-orbital and p-orbital to form p-bond in ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{3}}$

molecule needs to be explained with the given structures:

  

Concept Introduction:

Lewis dot structure is the representation which shows the bonding between atoms present in a molecule. It shows lone pairs and bond pairs that existing on each bonded atom. Lewis dot structure is also known as Lewis dot formula or electron dot structure.

The shape or geometry of molecule can be predicted with the help of hybridization and VSEPR theory. It can be checked with the below formula:

  $\text{Hybridization = Number of sigma bonds + Number of lone pairs on bonded atoms}\text{.}$