Which compound is an exception to the octet rule? H2O HCl CCl4 ClF3

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Colt Charles

20 July, 23:23

Which compound is an exception to the octet rule? H2O HCl CCl4 ClF3

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Hailey Campos · Answer 1

So there are exceptions to the octet rule which can function well or are stable with six valence electrons. In this case, the ClF3, the Fluorine atoms shares its 3 electrons with Chlorine atoms. This compound is stable thus ClF3 is an exception to the octet rule.