what do u mean by valence of phosphorous is 3,5
Asked by | 3rd Mar, 2008, 01:55: PM
Expert Answer:
Valency of P is 3 and 5 as it can combine and form compounds like PCl3 and PCl5 . So the combining capacity is 3 and 5 it stabilises by sharing 3 electrons and 5 electrons.
Answered by | 3rd Mar, 2008, 02:50: PM
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