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Point out the non - existing molecule out of the following ?

A

`CBr_(4)`

B

`XeF_(4)`

C

`SF_(6)`

D

`NF_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`NF_(5)` does not exist because nitrogen atom does not have vacant d-orbitals in its valence shell. Therefore, it cannot extend its octet.
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