Elements with Exceptions to Octet Rule
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Tiffany Dong_4e
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Elements with Exceptions to Octet Rule
Which elements have exceptions to the octet rule? i.e. Phosphorous which can have an expanded octet or Boron which doesn't need a full octet
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Sean Tran 2K
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Re: Elements with Exceptions to Octet Rule
Typically, atoms in the third period or further down are exceptions to the Octet Rule, as they can use the d-orbitals for extra valence electrons.
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