Octet rule exception
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Octet rule exception
Professor Lavelle was talking about exceptions to the octet rule because they have a d-orbital, does this mean every atom with a d orbital has an exception to the octet rule. Also, do these exceptions affect the drawings of lewis structure so that there are more than 8 electrons around an atom?
Re: Octet rule exception
The idea of Octet Rule expansion definitely has an effect whist drawing of the Lewis Dot Structures as an element (P, S, Cl) can have more than 8 electrons shared when they are combined with another element. This is so as these elements are extremely engaged in contributing to the making of various compounds.
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Re: Octet rule exception
Yes, I believe that all atoms with a d-orbital or higher have the ability to be an exception to the octet rule. These orbitals do allow for more than 8 electrons around a singular atom while drawing Lewis structures.
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