JEE Main Chemistry question
Which of the following molecules is covalent and shows an expanded octet in its formation?
Answer: (D)
Solution
In , chlorine is surrounded by 3 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs — a total of 10 electrons, exceeding the normal octet (expanded octet), made possible by Cl's accessible
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