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(a) Draw the structure of P4S3 and describe an appropriate bonding scheme for this molecul...

(a) Draw the structure of P4S3 and describe an appropriate bonding scheme for this molecule. Compare the structures of P4S]0, P4S3 and P4, and comment on the formal oxidation states of the P atoms in these species. The elcctrical resistivity of Bi at 273 K is x 10”{' 11m. How do you expect this property to change as the temperature increases? On what grounds have you drawn your conclusion?


(b)  Hydrated iron(III) nitrate was dissolved in hot IINO3 (100%), and the solution was placed in a desiccator with P2O5 until the sample had become a solid residue. The pure Fe(III) product (an ionic salt |NO2][X|) was collected by sublimation; crystals were extremely deliquescent. Suggest an identity for the product, clearly stating the charges on the ions. The Fe(ITT) centre has a coordination number of 8. Suggest how this is achieved.

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