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Question
Which molecule violates the octet rule by having more than 8 electrons around the central atom and involves d-orbital hybridization?
Explanation
In SF₆ , sulfur has 6 bonds (12 electrons) with sp³d² hybridization, exceeding the octet using d-orbitals.
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