(a) Draw a set of resonance structures for the hypothetical molecule PH 5 , ensuring that P...

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(a) Draw a set of resonance structures for the hypothetical molecule PH5, ensuring that P obeys the octet rule in each structure. Assume a structure analogous to that of PF5.

(b) To what point group does PH5 belong?

(c) Using PH5 as a model compound, use a ligand group orbital approach to describe the bonding in PH5. Show clearly how you derive the symmetries of both the P atomic orbitals, and the LGOs of the H5 fragment.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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