Which response includes all the molecules below that have a central atom that does not follow the octet rule? (1) H₂S, (2) BCl_3, (3) PH_3, (4) SF₄ A) (2) and (4) B) (2) and (3) C) (1) and (2) D) (3) and (4) E) (1) and (4)

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(2) BCl3 has a central atom of boron, which often does not complete its octet, having only six electrons in its valence shell in this molecule. (4) SF4 has a central atom of sulfur, which can have more than eight electrons in its valence shell, in this case, ten electrons.

Which Response Includes All the Molecules Below That Have a Central