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8 July, 19:45

Some atoms are exceptions to the octet rule by having an expanded octet. Which characteristic is needed for an atom to have an expanded octet?

A. The atom has empty d-orbitals.

B. The atom has more than eight valence electrons before bonding.

C. The atom has empty p-orbitals.

D. The atom has fewer than eight valence electrons after bonding

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  1. 8 July, 22:02
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    I believe it's D. Because Br and B are exceptions to the octet rule and they have fewer than eight valence electrons.
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