Which of the following elements is able to form a molecular structure that exceeds the octet rule?
A) C
B) N
C) O
D) F
E) Cl

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Chlorine (Cl) is able to form a molecular structure that exceeds the octet rule because it has available d orbitals in its valence shell that can accommodate more than eight electrons. This allows it to form compounds like ClF3, where chlorine has more than eight electrons in its valence shell.

Which of the Following Elements Is Able to Form a Molecular