Which of the following central atoms would be expected to accommodate more than four electron pairs in some of its compounds?
A) fluorine
B) boron
C) krypton
D) carbon
E) helium

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Krypton, being a noble gas with an electron configuration that allows for expansion beyond the octet rule, can accommodate more than four electron pairs in some of its compounds, such as in krypton difluoride (KrF2).

Which of the Following Central Atoms Would Be Expected to Accommodate