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STANDARD Chemistry Octet Rule MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which of the following compounds does not violate the octet rule?
A
BrF₅
B
SF₆
C
IF₇
D
PCl₄⁺
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
BrF₅, SF₆, and IF₇ have more than 8 electrons around the central atom, violating the octet rule. PCl₄⁺ has exactly 8 electrons around the central atom, thus not violating the octet rule.
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