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Exceptions to the Octet Rule

The octet rule is an important guide to understanding how most compounds are formed. However, there are
a number of cases in which the octet rule does not apply. Answer the following questions about exceptions
to the octet rule.

1. Draw the Lewis structure for the compound BeF2.

2. Does BeF2 obey the octet rule? Explain.

3. Draw the Lewis structure for the compound NO2.

4. Does NO2 obey the octet rule? Explain.

5. Draw the Lewis structure for the compound N2F2.

6. Does N2F2 obey the octet rule? Explain.

7. Draw the Lewis structure for the compound IF5.

8. Does IF5 obey the octet rule? Explain.