Consider the following molecules.
I.BF 3
II.CHBr 3 (C is the central atom)
III.Br 2
IV.XeCl 2
V.CO
VI.SF 4
Select the molecule(s)that fit the given statement.
-These molecules violate the octet rule.
A)I,II,IV
B)I,III,IV,VI
C)III,V,VI
D)I,IV,VI
E)I,II,IV,VI

Question

Consider the following molecules.
I.BF 3 
II.CHBr 3 (C is the central atom)
III.Br 2 
IV.XeCl 2 
V.CO
VI.SF 4 
Select the molecule(s)that fit the given statement.
-These molecules violate the octet rule.
A)I,II,IV
B)I,III,IV,VI
C)III,V,VI
D)I,IV,VI
E)I,II,IV,VI

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Molecules I, IV, and VI violate the octet rule. I (BFS) and VI (SFS) have central atoms (B and S) that can have less or more than 8 electrons, respectively. IV (XeCl) involves Xe, which can expand its octet.

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