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Explain how phosphorus can form a bond with 5 different chlorine atoms. In your answer, explain what
type of bonds are formed, how many bonds are formed, and the reason that this molecule is possible.

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Answer:

Phosphorus can have expanded octet, because it can shift it's lone pair electrons (3s orbital electrons) to empty 3d obital during excited state and thus can form 5 bonds.

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