JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure / रासायनिक आबंधन एवं आणविक संरचना Question Bank Covalent bonding

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    Which of the following compounds does not follow the octet rule for electron distribution           [CET Pune 1998]

    A)                 \[PC{{l}_{5}}\]  

    B)                 \[PC{{l}_{3}}\]

    C)                 \[{{H}_{2}}O\]  

    D)                 \[P{{H}_{3}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    \[PC{{l}_{5}}\] does not follow octet rule, it has 10 electrons in its valence shell.


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