Question

Which of the following compounds does not follow the octet rule for electron distribution?

• A. $PC{l}_5$
• B. $PC{l}_3$
• C. $H_{2}O$
• D. $P{H}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$PC{l}_5$ does not follow octet rule, it has $10$ electrons in its valence shell.