Q.
The molecule/ion in which the central atom violates the octet rule is
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a
SF4
b
H2S
c
CO32−
d
N3−
answer is A.
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Violates the octet ruleSF4 S: ns2 np4Here ‘S’ does not contain 5 bonds. One of the equatorial positions is occupied by lone pair of electrons. So it cannot obey octet rule.
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