What Is the Formal Charge on P in PCl5

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the formal charge on P in PCl5?

• A) +5
• B) +2
• C) +1
• D) 0
• E) -1

---

Definitions:

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

A calculation of a firm's cost of capital, wherein each category of capital is proportionally weighted.

Interest Tax Shield

A deduction that companies can take from their taxable income for the interest payments they have made on their debt, effectively reducing their taxable income.

Bankruptcy Cost

The expenses and financial losses associated with going through bankruptcy, including legal fees, lost business, and detrimental effects on creditworthiness.

Interest Tax Shield

A lowered income tax obligation stemming from approved deductions on interest expenses.