Which Response Includes All the Molecules Below That Have a Central

question 3

Multiple Choice

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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