Which of the following elements can follow the extended octet rule?
Correct answer: D. Phosphorus
- A. Lithium
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Fluorine
- D. Phosphorus
Explanation
Phosphorus - Correct. Phosphorus (P), being in Period 3, has empty d-orbitals and can accommodate more than eight electrons, allowing it to follow the extended octet rule
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