Cl as a central atom

[Sanjana Borle 2K]

If Cl were to be a central atom in a molecule and there four surrounding atoms, would it be wrong to have 3 double bonds and a single bond in the molecule? Since in that case the formal charge of Cl is zero and it can expand its octet, would this technically be correct or 14 electrons too much?

[Haley Fredricks 1B]

In class today, Lavelle went over an example where Cl is the central atom with 6 bonds and one lone pair, so I think as long as the formal charge is 0 it is okay.

[Alan Cornejo 1a]

Chlorine is one of the few atoms of which can also break the octet rule allowing it to expand its shells and hold more than 8 electrons

[SimranSangha4I]

I think chlorine can be an exception to the octet rule as long as the charge is 0

[joshtully]

Chlorine is an exception to the octet rule.

[Queena Chu 3E]

Chlorine is actually able to hold more than eight electrons and thus is able to break the octet rule.