$S F_{6}$ and $P C l_{5}$ are exceptions to octet rule because of _____.

electron pairs

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incomplete octet

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odd electrons

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expanded octet

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Solution

The correct option is D
expanded octet

In $P C l_{5}$ , P is bonded to 5 Cl atoms which imply that P has 10 electrons.

In $S F_{6}$ , S is bonded to 6 F atoms which imply that S has 12 electrons.

Both P and S both have expanded octet.

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P F_{5}, S F_{6}

H_{2} S O_{4}

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