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louist louist
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3 years ago

Which of the following molecules are exceptions the octet rule? Choose all correct
responses.
BF3
CHBr3 where C is the central atom
Br2
XeF2
CO
SF2
SF4
PCI4+
considering both an unfilled octet and an expanded octet?
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3 years ago Edited: 3 years ago, habiba
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louist Author
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3 years ago Edited: 3 years ago, louist
can u explain how did u get this? is there an easy way to look in periodic table?
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isn’t it Br2 falls into the regular octet? is it really included here?
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3 years ago Edited: 3 years ago, habiba
You have to draw the Lewis structure for each and determine the valence

Sorry about br2, remove it from the list, doesn't belong there!!!
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3 years ago
thank you! how about the CO?
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3 years ago
SHOOT, I didn't realize it was on the list either! remove it too
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3 years ago
thanks last one, do u think the PCl4+ should be in the list?
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3 years ago
no, it follows
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3 years ago
okay thanks a lot!
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