Which of These Molecules Has an Atom with an Expanded

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of these molecules has an atom with an expanded octet?

• A) HCl
• B) AsCl₅
• C) ICl
• D) NCl₃
• E) Cl₂

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Definitions:

Diuretic Effect

An increase in the excretion of urine by the body, often stimulated by certain substances or medications.

Carbonic Acid

is a weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water, playing a key role in the buffering of blood pH.

Extracellular Osmolality

The concentration of solutes outside cells, critical for maintaining fluid balance and cell shape by influencing water movement.

Water Movement

The flow or displacement of water through different mediums, including within biological systems or through soil and rock in the environment.