PF3(CH3)2 Structure: Molecule & Properties

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The discussion revolves around the molecular structure of PF3(CH3)2, focusing on phosphorus's ability to form five bonds. Participants express uncertainty about the bonding ratio and the hybridization of orbitals involved. One user proposes a possible structure with phosphorus at the center, bonded to three fluorine atoms and two methyl groups. The conversation highlights a lack of recent chemistry knowledge among contributors, inviting corrections and additional insights. Overall, the thread seeks clarity on the bonding and structural properties of the compound.
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PF3(CH3)2? i was wondering about the structure(molecular)
 
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P, at times, can have 5 bonds.

Hope that helps.

Steve
 
is the one of the few exceptions?
 
Not sure the ratio of 3:5 bonds for P. Cannot comment on your compound. There are many, many more intelligent people at this site than I. Hybridization of orbitals might come into play here. Perhaps someone can correct/add to what has been said so far?

I have a possible structure with the P in the middle, 3 Fs with single bonds to the P and two methyl groups, also attached to the P. If I am wrong or misleading you - don't mean to do so. Just that I haven't taken a chemistry course in over 3 decades!

Best of luck.

Steve
 
thanks steve
 

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