What are some exceptions of octet rule ?
Exceptions to Octet Rule
IncompleteOctet
- Halides of Group 13
- BF3 AlCl3 BCl3
- Hydride of Group 13
- BeCl2 , ZnCl2 G,CH3)3
Expansion of octet
- Central Atom has more than 8e PCl5-SF6
Pseudo Inert Gas Configuration
CATIONS WITH 18E IN OUTER MOST SHELL
- Ga+3
- Cu+
- Ag+
- Zn+2
- Sn+4
- Pb4+
Cations Having 9 to 17 e-s in outermost shell
ODD ELECTRON MOLECULE
CENTRAL ATOM HAS UNPAIRED OR ODD NO OF ELECTRONS