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Which of the following cannot act as central atom?

A
H
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F
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O
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Both (a) and (b)
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Solution

The correct option is D Both (a) and (b)
The valency of H is one and hence it cannot act as a central atom. F is the most electronegative element and its valency is also one and hence it cannot act as a central atom.
Oxygen acts as a central atom in OF2 and H2O.

Thus, both H and F can not act as central atom.

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