Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 33
Question: Which of the following compounds does not follow the octet rule for electron distribution [CET Pune 1998]
Options:
A) $ PCl_5 $
B) $ PCl_3 $
C) $ H_2O $
D) $ PH_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ PCl_5 $ does not follow octet rule, it has 10 electrons in its valence shell.