Question

What is the VSEPR sketch of PO2-

Answer 1

Solution :-

Total valence electrons in the PO2^- = (P*1)+(O*2)+1

                                                          = (5*1)+(6*2)+1

                                                          = 18

To draw the structure we need to put all the valence electrons in the structure to fulfil the valencies of each element.

Following is sketch for the PO2^-