In which of the following molecules the central atom has more than 8 electrons in the outermost orbit?

S O_{3}

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S O_{2}

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P_{2} O_{5}

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is D All of these
(i)

Sulphur has 6 electrons in its valence shell and in the case of SO₃it shares all its electrons with oxygen. Hence, octet of oxygen gets completed and an octet of sulphur gets expanded. Sulphur has 12 electrons in its outer shell.

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In which of the following molecules the central atom has more than 8 electrons in the outermost orbit?

The correct option is D All of these(i) Sulphur has 6 electrons in its valence shell and in the case of SO3 it shares all its electrons with oxygen. Hence, octet of oxygen gets completed and an octet of sulphur gets expanded. Sulphur has 12 electrons in its outer shell.

The correct option is D All of these
(i)

Sulphur has 6 electrons in its valence shell and in the case of SO₃it shares all its electrons with oxygen. Hence, octet of oxygen gets completed and an octet of sulphur gets expanded. Sulphur has 12 electrons in its outer shell.