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In which of the following molecules, octet rule is not obeyed ?

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In which of the following molecules, octet rule is not obeyed ? 

(a) PCl3 

(b) ClF3 

(c) ICl 

(d) CO2

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Correct option (b) ClF3

Explanation:

Geometry of ClF3 molecule is T-shaped. There are ten electrons (three bond pairs and two lone pairs) about the central chlorine atom, so ClF3 does not obey octet rule.

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