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  • Octet Rule: Which Molecule Violates the Rule? (Cl3CF, BCl3, SF5, BeH2)
    Let's break down each molecule and see which obeys the octet rule:

    * Cl3CF: This molecule is a bit unusual and doesn't exist in a stable form. Carbon is generally tetravalent (forms four bonds), and it would be difficult to form a stable molecule with three chlorine atoms and one fluorine atom.

    * BCl3: Boron trichloride is a classic example of a molecule that doesn't strictly obey the octet rule. Boron only has three valence electrons and forms three bonds with the chlorine atoms. This leaves boron with only 6 electrons in its valence shell.

    * NO: Nitric oxide is another molecule that doesn't obey the octet rule. Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons, and oxygen has 6. They form a double bond, but this leaves nitrogen with only 7 electrons.

    * SBF5: Antimony pentafluoride is an example of a molecule where the central atom expands its octet. Antimony has 5 valence electrons and forms 5 bonds with the fluorine atoms, leading to 10 electrons around antimony.

    * BeH2: Beryllium hydride is another molecule where the central atom doesn't obey the octet rule. Beryllium has only 2 valence electrons and forms 2 bonds with the hydrogen atoms, resulting in only 4 electrons around beryllium.

    Conclusion:

    None of the molecules listed strictly obey the octet rule. BCl3, NO, and BeH2 all have central atoms with fewer than 8 electrons, while SBF5 has a central atom with more than 8 electrons.

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