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The Octet rule is not valid for the molecule.

Option: 1

CO2


Option: 2

H2O


Option: 3

O2


Option: 4

CO


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Exception to octet Rules -

1. species with odd number of electrons :  NO,\:NO_{2}

2. Incomplete octet for the central atom  :  LiCl,\:BeH_{2}\:and \:BCl

3. Expended octet for the central atoms :   PF_{5},\: SF_{6} \:and\:H_{2}SO_{4}

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 Because after forming the bond C has only six e- in its valence shell.

 

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