Chapter 8.5, Problem 8.9.1PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of bonds in ${\text{POCl}}_{\text{3}}$ that phosphorous makes with the other atoms to minimize the formal charge in the molecule is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The charge that is assigned to an atom present in a molecule on the assumption that electrons present in all the chemical bonds are allocated between the atoms equally is known as the formal charge.

To determine: The number of bonds in ${\text{POCl}}_{\text{3}}$ that phosphorous makes with the other atoms to minimize the formal charge in the molecule.