Question

covalent bonding
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which compound is an exception to the octet rule?
h₂o
hcl
ccl₄
clf₃

Explanation:

rule, which is a related exception for small atoms). In ClF₃, the central chlorine atom has 10 valence electrons (3 bonds to fluorine plus 2 lone pairs), making it an exception to the octet rule.

Answer:

rule, which is a related exception for small atoms). In ClF₃, the central chlorine atom has 10 valence electrons (3 bonds to fluorine plus 2 lone pairs), making it an exception to the octet rule.