PF3(CH3)2 Structure: Molecule & Properties

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the molecular structure of PF3(CH3)2, exploring its bonding characteristics and potential hybridization of orbitals. Participants express uncertainty regarding phosphorus bonding and the specific arrangement of atoms in the molecule.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that phosphorus can sometimes form five bonds, suggesting a complexity in its bonding behavior.
  • Another participant questions whether phosphorus is one of the few exceptions to typical bonding rules.
  • A different participant expresses uncertainty about the ratio of 3:5 bonds for phosphorus and proposes a possible structure with phosphorus at the center, bonded to three fluorine atoms and two methyl groups, while acknowledging their lack of recent chemistry education.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the structure or bonding of PF3(CH3)2, and multiple competing views remain regarding phosphorus bonding capabilities and molecular configuration.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion, including missing assumptions about bonding ratios and the specific hybridization involved, as well as a lack of recent educational context from some participants.

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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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