A Valid Lewis Structure of _ _ Cannot Be Drawn

question 48

Multiple Choice

A valid Lewis structure of _ _ cannot be drawn without violating the octet rule.

• A) ICl₅
• B) SiF₄
• C) CO₂
• D) SO₂
• E) NI₃

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