Boron Can Violate the Octet Rule in Its Compounds in That

question 43

Multiple Choice

Boron can violate the octet rule in its compounds in that

• A) it can have an expanded octet.
• B) boron cannot violate the octet rule.
• C) it can exist in a molecule with an odd number of electrons.
• D) it can have fewer than eight valence electrons.
• E) its compounds are all ionic.

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