Observe the following (Products = .........):
P₄ + SOCl₂ → Products
P₄ + SO₂Cl₂ → Products
In both the reactions, a common product 'X' is obtained. The number of lone pair of electrons on the central atom of 'X' is:
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Always check the oxidation states and bonding structure of the product formed in chemical reactions to determine the number of lone pairs.
In the reactions provided, the product 'X' is likely to be phosphorus oxychloride (POCl₃), where the central atom (phosphorus) has 2 lone pairs of electrons.
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