The octet rule is not obeyed by which of the following 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 D $C O$
In the case of CO, carbon can share at most two electrons with the oxygen atom, thus totaling (4+2)=6 valence electrons in its outermost shell, while octet of oxygen atom is achieved in the process.But, the carbon is 2 e- deficient. Hence the octet rule is not obeyed by the CO here.

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