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Question 13.9: Lewis Structures for Molecules That Violate the Octet Rule I...

Lewis Structures for Molecules That Violate the Octet Rule II
Write the Lewis structure for each molecule or ion.

a.  ClF _{3}                     b.  XeO _{3}                        c.  RnCl _{2}                  d.  BeCl _{2}                              e.  ICl _{4}^{-} 
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a. The chlorine atom (third row) accepts the extra electrons.

b. All atoms obey the octet rule.

c. Radon, a noble gas in Period 6, accepts the extra electrons.

d. Beryllium is electron-deficient.

e. Iodine exceeds the octet rule.

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