MCQ
Which of the following compounds does not follow the octet rule for electron distribution
  • $PC{l_5}$
  • B
    $PC{l_3}$
  • C
    ${H_2}O$
  • D
    $P{H_3}$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$PC{l_5}$
(a) $PC{l_5}$ does not follow octet rule, it has $10$ electrons in its valence shell.

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