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Which molecule has a ntral atom with an expanded octet exceeding eight electrons?

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Explanation

In PF₅, phosphorus has 10 electrons around it (5 bonds), exceeding the octet due to available 3d orbitals. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

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