Identify Which of the Molecules Below Violates the Octet Rule

question 137

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the molecules below violates the octet rule.
I.ClF₃
II. SF₄
III.PCl₃
IV. SOCl₂

• A)I and II
• B)II and III
• C)II, III, and IV
• D)I, II, and IV
• E)All violate the octet rule.

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