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An example of a super octet molecule is:

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SF6
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PCl5
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IF7
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All of these
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Solution

The correct option is D All of these
Super octet molecules are those in which the central atom has more than 8 valence electrons in their outermost shell. Violation of the octet rule is observed in these compounds.

Like in the case of SF6, S has 12 electrons in its valence shell as it forms 6 bonds with F atoms.

Similarly, in the case of PCl5, P has 10 electrons in its valence shell as it forms 5 bonds with Cl atoms.

Similarly, in the case of IF7, I has 14 electrons in its valence shell as it forms 7 bonds with F atoms.

Hence, all these options are cases of super octet molecules.



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