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Some atoms are exceptions to the octet rule by having an expanded octet.which characteristics is need for a atom to have a expanded octet

Some atoms are exceptions to the octet rule by having an expanded octet.which characteristics is need for a atom to have a expanded octet
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some atoms are exceptions to the octet rule by having an expanded octet.which characteristics is need for a atom to have a expanded octet

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A. The atom has empty d-orbitals

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The atom has more than eight valence electrons before bonding.
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