Can oxygen exceed an octet of electons?

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Can oxygen exceed an octet of electons?

2006-10-29 12:08:47 · 2 answers · asked by Lily 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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It can exceed an octet, but for practical purposes, no.

2006-10-29 12:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by (f-_-)f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Oxygen atoms can not have an expanded octet. I'm not aware of any exceptions to this rule for oxygen.

In general, only atoms in the 3rd period or greater can take an expanded octet.

2006-10-30 02:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by ihatedecaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋