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17 February, 22:02

Which substance does not obey the Lewis octet rule?

a. O₂

b. NO

c. CO

d. N₂

Can anyone explain this one for me?

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  1. 17 February, 22:20
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    The answer is NO

    N has 5 valence electrons

    O has 6

    Therefore combined there is 11 electrons so they will never complete the octet
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