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Agata [3.3K]
3 years ago
7

Given BH3, O3, CO2, and NH3, which of these compound is an exception to the octet rules?

Chemistry
1 answer:
butalik [34]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

a. BH₃

Explanation:

According to the octet rules, atoms reach stability when are surrounded by eight electrons in their valence shell when they combine to form a chemical compound.

From the options, the only compound in which the central atom does not meet the octet rules is BH₃. The central atom is boron (B), which has 3 electrons in its valence shell. When B is combined with hydrogen (H), 3 electrons from the 3 atoms of H are added. <em>The total amount of electrons is 6</em>, <em>fewer than 8 electrons</em> needed to meet the rule.

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