Which of the following compounds has an atom with more than eight valence electrons? A)H₂CO₃ B)H₂SO₄ C)H₂O D)HBr

Name: Which of the following compounds has an atom with more than eight valence electrons? A)H 2 CO 3 B)H 2 SO 4 C)H 2 O D)HBr
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Sulfur in SO3 (sulfur trioxide) can have more than eight valence electrons due to its ability to form expanded octets, which is a characteristic of elements in the third period and beyond.

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