Which element,indicated by letter on the periodic table,is able to form compounds that do not obey the octet rule?
A)A
B)B
C)C

Question

Which element,indicated by letter on the periodic table,is able to form compounds that do not obey the octet rule? 
A)A 
B)B 
C)C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Element B (Boron) is able to form compounds that do not obey the octet rule because it only has three valence electrons, meaning it cannot reach a full octet by sharing or losing electrons. Compounds with boron often have incomplete outer shells, such as in the compound BF3.

Which Element,indicated by Letter on the Periodic Table,is Able to Form