Which One of the Following Compounds Does Not Follow the Octet

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following compounds does not follow the octet rule

• A) NF₃
• B) CO₂
• C) CF₄
• D) Br₂
• E) NO

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Definitions:

2,3-Dimethylbutane

A branched chain alkane with the formula C6H14, having methyl groups at the second and third carbon atoms of the butane chain.

Compound Name

The official identification of a chemical substance based on its structural elements and molecular composition.

Heat of Combustion

The amount of heat released when a substance completely burns in oxygen, a measure of the energy content of a fuel.

Cycloalkanes

Saturated, ring-shaped hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n, where n is the number of carbon atoms in the ring.