In which one of the following species is the central atom (the first atom in the formula) an exception to the octet rule? A)NH ₃ B)NH ₄ ⁺ C)I ₂ D)BH ₄ ⁻ E)SF ₆

Name: In which one of the following species is the central atom (the first atom in the formula) an exception to the octet rule? A)NH 3 B)NH 4 + C)I 2 D)BH 4 − E)SF 6
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In SF₆, sulfur is the central atom and it has 12 electrons in its valence shell, exceeding the octet rule.

In Which One of the Following Species Is the Central