Problem: Consider the following set of molecules:I). BF3 II). CHBr3 (central atom is C) III). Br2 IV). XeCl2 V). CO VI). SF4Select the group that best fits the following statement: These molecules violate the octet rule.a) I, III, IV, VIb) I, IV, VIc) I, II, IVd) III, V, VIe) I, II, IV, VI
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Consider the following set of molecules:
I). BF3 II). CHBr3 (central atom is C) III). Br2 IV). XeCl2 V). CO VI). SF4
Select the group that best fits the following statement: These molecules violate the octet rule.
a) I, III, IV, VI
b) I, IV, VI
c) I, II, IV
d) III, V, VI
e) I, II, IV, VI
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