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Among the following molecules:

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       The number of molecules that possess an incomplete octet on the central atom is 'x' and the number of molecules with an expanded octet on the central atom is  'y' , then  (yx) is:
       
 

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answer is 3.

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Molecules with incomplete octet BCl3,AlCl3,BeCl2 (x=3)   . Molecules in which the central atom has an expanded octet are :  IF7,SF4,ICl3,PCl5,SF6,XeF2(y=6)  yx=3

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