Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About Atoms

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about atoms with expanded octets?

• A)Expanded octets are more common with larger atoms that are paired with highly electronegative elements.
• B)It could be that only four of the bonds are covalent.
• C)Hypervalency might be an illusion and atoms might form five or six bonds with eight electrons.
• D)Atoms might incorporate d orbitals in forming covalent bonds.
• E)Larger atoms sometimes expand their octet in molecules to their increase formal charge.

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