Which Molecule Below Would Have a Lewis Structure That Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which molecule below would have a Lewis structure that is an exception to the octet rule?

• A)BH₃
• B)NO
• C)SI₆
• D)PF₅
• E)all of these

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