Which one of the following does not have an octet of electrons surrounding the central atom? Give your reasons. A. BH3 B. CH4 C. NH3 D. H2O
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In BH3, the central atom is B (boron) with 3 valence electrons. Each hydrogen atom contributes 1 electron, so the total number of electrons around the central atom is 3 + 3 = 6. This is not an octet. Show more…
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