Which of the following has a central atom that exceeds the octet rule? PCl5 BeF2 H2S CO2
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However, there are some exceptions to this rule, particularly for elements in the third row or beyond in the periodic table. PCl5 has a central phosphorus atom that has five bonded chlorine atoms. Phosphorus has five valence electrons, and each chlorine atom Show more…
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