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Which one of the following species does not obey the octet rule?

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a) CO2

b) CH4

c) NH3

d) H2O

e) BF3

is it e since B only needs 6? please explain will give 5 pts to best answer

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  1. e) BF3 shows only 6 electrons around the B in the Lewis structure. The reason B has only 6 electrons in the Lewis structure is because double bonds do not form with halogens like F.


  2. e) only 6 es around boron
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