BITSAT2015ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Which one of the following does not follow octate rule?
Options
- APF ₃
- BBF ₃
- CCO ₂
- DCCl ₄
Correct answer
B. BF ₃
Step-by-step solution
BF ₃ does not follow octate rule because central atom, boron lacks an electron pair. Thus, it also acts as Lewis acid.