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The octet rule is not valid for the molecule

A

`CO_(2)`

B

`H_(2)O`

C

`O_(2)`

D

`CO`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Because after forming the bonds `C` has only six `e^(-')s` in its valence shell .
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