Which of the following has an incomplete octet in its Lewis structure? A)SO₂ B)ICl C)CO₂ D)F₂ E)NO

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NO (Nitric oxide) has an incomplete octet in its Lewis structure. Nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons and Oxygen (O) has 6, making a total of 11. When they form NO, they share two electrons (forming a double bond), leading to 11 - 2 = 9 electrons involved in bonding. This results in an odd number of electrons, making it impossible for both atoms to have a complete octet.

Which of the Following Has an Incomplete Octet in Its