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Which of the following covalent molecule...

Which of the following covalent molecules is an exception of octet rule?

A

`BeCI_(2)`

B

`CO_(2)`

C

`H_(2)O`

D

`CH_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
(a)
`BeCl_(2)` is a violation of the octet rule as in it Be atom has only 4 electrons around it.
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