VSEPR Theory - Phosphorus Pentachloride (PCl5) - Expanded Valence 015
Channel: Professor Heath's Chemistry Channel
Date: 30/10/2012

For the hypervalent molecule phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5):
a) Draw the Lewis structure from its elements.
b) Predict the shape of the ion using VSEPR theory.
c) Draw the molecule in perspective form.
d) Predict the bond angle(s) around the central atom.
e) Determine the electronic geometry around the central atom.
f) Build a model of the molecule.