Octet rule is not valid for the molecule:

C O_{2}

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H_{2} O

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O_{2}

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C O

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Solution

The correct option is C $C O$
The octet rule is not valid for $C O$ molecule.In $C O$ , $C$ -atom does not contain eight electrons. The octet rule states that elements gain or lose electrons to attain an electron configuration of the nearest noble gas.

Hence, the correct option is $D$

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