Of the following,________ cannot accommodate more than an octet of electrons.
A)Ni
B)Sc
C)Be
D)Os
E)Sb

Name: Of the following,________ cannot accommodate more than an octet of electrons. A)Ni B)Sc C)Be D)Os E)Sb
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Beryllium (Be) has only two valence electrons, which means it can only form two covalent bonds and accommodate a maximum of four electrons. It cannot accommodate more than an octet of electrons. Ni, Os, Sb, and Sc can all accommodate more than an octet of electrons due to their d-orbitals.

Of the Following,________ Cannot Accommodate More Than an Octet of Electrons