Question

limitations of octect rule​

Answer 1

Limitations for octect Rule :-

• It cannot be applied for non metals after silicon on periodic table

• Molecules with odd number of electrons Cannot satisfy octect rule

Answer 2

limitations of octect rule

1 it is not valid for higher atomic number

2 it is based on the innert value of Noble gases

3 the rule fail to predict stability and shape of molecules

4 this rule fail in the case of odd no of electron

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