Which of the following compound is an example of expanded octet?

A Methane

B Sulphuric acid

C Ammonia

D Aluminum chloride

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In sulfuricacid
(H₂SO₄),eachoxygen hasa fulloctet (eight valence electrons), whereas sulfur has an expanded octet (twelve valence electrons).

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Which of the following compound is an example of expanded octet? A Methane B Sulphuric acid C Ammonia D Aluminum chloride

In sulfuricacid (H2SO4),eachoxygen hasa fulloctet (eight valence electrons), whereas sulfur has an expanded octet (twelve valence electrons).

Which of the following compound is an example of expanded octet?

A Methane

B Sulphuric acid

C Ammonia

D Aluminum chloride

In sulfuricacid
(H₂SO₄),eachoxygen hasa fulloctet (eight valence electrons), whereas sulfur has an expanded octet (twelve valence electrons).