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Q.

Octet rule is not followed in

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a

SF6

b

PF5

c

Becl2

d

All the three

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In SF6-S has total 12 electrons. Expanded octet rule by “S atom”.

In PF5-P has total 10 electrons. Expanded octet rule by “P atom”.

In BeCl2-Be has total 4 electrons. It is electron deficient molecule.

In the above three cases, octet rule (8 electrons in the valence shell) is not followed.

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