Which Statement BEST Describes the Meaning of an Expanded Octet

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the meaning of an expanded octet?

• A) "Expanded octets" are molecules in which an element expands its valence shell to gain an octet of electrons.
• B) "Expanded octets" is a term that describes atoms that have more than eight electrons in their valence shells.
• C) "Expanded octets" refers to atoms that, when bonded, must be larger than normal.
• D) "Expanded octets" is used to describe elements that do not normally form an octet when bonded and would therefore have to expand to form the octet.
• E) "Expanded octets" is used to describe how atoms accept electrons to attain a full valence shell.

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