16. While a majority of molecules follow the octet rule, there are a number of exceptions. Show Lewis diagrams for each of the following molecules, then identify which compounds violate the octet rule a. phosphorus pentachloride c. selenium dioxide b. chloroform (CH3CI) d. ethylene (C-H4)

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16. While a majority of molecules follow the octet rule, there are a number of exceptions. Show Lewis
diagrams for each of the following molecules, then identify which compounds violate the octet rule
a. phosphorus pentachloride
c. selenium dioxide
b. chloroform (CH3CI)
d. ethylene (C2H4)
Transcribed Image Text:16. While a majority of molecules follow the octet rule, there are a number of exceptions. Show Lewis diagrams for each of the following molecules, then identify which compounds violate the octet rule a. phosphorus pentachloride c. selenium dioxide b. chloroform (CH3CI) d. ethylene (C2H4)
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