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In which of the following molecules, octet rule is not obeyed ? (a) PCl3 (b) ClF3 (c) ICl (d) CO2

Answer»

Correct option (b) ClF3

Explanation:

Geometry of ClF3 molecule is T-shaped. There are ten electrons (three bond pairs and two lone pairs) about the central chlorine atom, so ClF3 does not obey octet rule.



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