Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following compounds is an exception to the octet rule due to an incomplete octet of the central atom?
A
BCl3
B
CH4
C
H2O
D
NH3
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Boron in BCl3 has only 6 valence electrons, which is less than an octet, making it an exception to the octet rule as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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