Which of the elements listed below is most likely to exhibit an expanded octet in its compounds? o na c n s?

Question

Chemistry

Karley Rowe

2 March, 10:07

Which of the elements listed below is most likely to exhibit an expanded octet in its compounds? o na c n s?

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Aryana Conner · Answer 1

Among the elements listed below, Sulfur (S) is the one that is most likely to exhibit an expanded octet in its compounds. It is included in the exceptions in the Octet Rule. For example, SF6, the sulfur atom has 6 bonds connected to it. It has a total of 12 electrons surrounding it rather than 8 electrons only.