Expanded Octet

Which of the following molecules can have an expanded octet?

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in an expanded octet?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Which element is most likely to form compounds with expanded octets?

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Sulfur

In which of the following compounds does the central atom have an expanded octet?

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Why can elements in the third period and beyond have expanded octets?

• They have d orbitals available for bonding.

• They have more protons.

• They have higher electronegativity.

• They have smaller atomic radii.

Which of the following statements is true about expanded octets?

• Only elements in the second period can have expanded octets.

• Expanded octets occur due to the presence of d orbitals.

• Expanded octets are common in all elements.

• Expanded octets are only theoretical.

Which of the following is an example of a molecule with an expanded octet?

• sp

• sp^2

• sp^3

• sp^3d^2

Which of the following elements cannot have an expanded octet?

• Phosphorus

• Sulfur

• Chlorine

• Neon

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4