Interpretation: The Lewis dot structure of PH3 needs to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Lewis structure is shown by each atom in the molecule using the chemical symbol with the electron. The bond is formed by the sharing of electron between the atoms and excess electrons are shown as lone pairs.
Answer to Problem 1PP
After sharing the electrons between
Explanation of Solution
Lewis structure of
First write the electron configuration for
For the stable valence shell configuration or stable structure, formation
The stable valence shell configuration can be achieved by sharing the electrons between the atoms.
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