Answer
$P^{-3}$ = (2, 8, 8)
Work Step by Step
Phosphorus is a member of Group-5A. In its ground state, it has electronic configuration (2, 8, 5). It attains 3 more electrons to complete its octet and form $P^{-3}$ ion.
Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)
by Timberlake, Karen C.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0321908449
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-844-5
Chapter 6 - Section 6.8 - Attractive Forces in Compounds - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 205: 6.87c
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