Which of the Following Central Atoms Would Be Expected to Accommodate

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following central atoms would be expected to accommodate more than four electron pairs in some of its compounds?

• A) fluorine
• B) boron
• C) krypton
• D) carbon
• E) helium

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