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The molecule in which central atom is associated with more than 8 electrons is known as hypervalent molecule and less than 8 electrons is known as hypovalent molecule.
Which of the following compound does not follow the octet rule?

A

`N_(2)O_(5)`

B

`CH_(4)`

C

`BeF_(4)^(2-)`

D

`PCl_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`PCl_(5)` is a hypervalent molecule.
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