Question

Which of the following compounds does not follow the octet rule for electron distribution ?

• A. $H_{2}O$
• B. $PH_{3}$
• C. $PCl_{3}$
• D. $PCl_{5}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$PCl_{5}$

Answer 2

$\mathbf{PC}\mathbf{l}_{\mathbf{5}}$ Electron rich molecule.