Which of the following does not obey the octet (or duet) rule? Question 12 optio

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Which of the following does not obey the octet (or duet) rule? Question 12 options:
A) CH2O
B) CCl4
C) SiF4
D) XeF4
E) HCCH (where the carbons are bonded to each other)
I'm thinking it's C, but not too sure. Please explain. Which of the following does not obey the octet (or duet) rule? Which of the following does not obey the octet (or duet) rule?
A) CH2O
B) CCl4
C) SiF4
D) XeF4
E) HCCH (where the carbons are bonded to each other)
CH2O CCl4 SiF4 XeF4 HCCH (where the carbons are bonded to each other) I'm thinking it's C, but not too sure. Please explain.
A) CH2O
B) CCl4
C) SiF4
D) XeF4
E) HCCH (where the carbons are bonded to each other)

Explanation / Answer

XeF4

Xe obeys the octet rule befor donating as it is a noble gas but not in this molecule as it donates 4 electrons to Flourine

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