How many single covalent bonds must a phosphorus atom form to have a complete octet in its valence shell? how many single covalent bonds must a phosphorus atom form to have a complete octet in its valence shell? 3 1 4 0 2?

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28 July, 10:28

How many single covalent bonds must a phosphorus atom form to have a complete octet in its valence shell? how many single covalent bonds must a phosphorus atom form to have a complete octet in its valence shell? 3 1 4 0 2?

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Gideon Salazar · Answer 1

Phosphorus atom require to form 3 single covalent bond to have a complete octet in its valence shell. Phosphorus has a electron configuration 2.8.5 hence require to gain three electrons to acquire the octet electron configuration that is an electron configuration of 2.8.8.