Q.

SF6,PCl5,IF7 and BrF5  have 12, 10, 14, 12 electrons respectively on the central atom of corresponding molecule.

Determine the number of molecules that expands its octet?

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answer is 4.

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Detailed Solution

S, P, I and Br has empty d-orbitals, thereby successfully expand its octet and accommodate more than eight electrons in its valence shell.
SF6,PCl5,IF7 and BrF5.

Hence, total 4 molecules that can expand its octet.

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