Which of the following atoms cannot exhibit expanded octet in their compounds?
A
C
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B
N
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C
O
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D All of the above The expanded octet is observed in atoms that have vacant d− orbitals. Since C,N and O do not have vacant d− orbitals, they cannot exhibit expanded octet.