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The central atom in ___ violates the octet rule.SF4Cl2ClCNPF3H2CO

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Answer:


SF_4

Step-by-step explanation:

For the octet rule, we know that there should be 8 atoms around the central atom

For SF4, sulfur has 6 valence electrons. If we factor in one electron by each of the fluorine atoms, we would have a total of 10 electrons

In that case, the octet rule will no longer be obeyed

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