Phosphoryl Iodide Is Used in the Preparation of Organophosphorus Derivatives

question 72

Multiple Choice

Phosphoryl iodide is used in the preparation of organophosphorus derivatives and phosphate esters. Select the Lewis structure for POI₃ which minimizes formal charges.

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