Can sulfur have an expanded octet?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether an atom of sulfur (S) can accommodate more than eight electrons in its valence shell, which would indicate it has an expanded octet. This involves understanding the concept of octet rule and exceptions in molecular geometry.
Answer
Yes, sulfur can have an expanded octet.
Yes, sulfur can have an expanded octet.
Answer for screen readers
Yes, sulfur can have an expanded octet.
More Information
Sulfur can expand its octet due to the availability of 3d orbitals, allowing it to have more than 8 electrons, sometimes reaching up to 12.
Sources
- Expansion of Octet Rule - Chemistry Guru - chemistryguru.com.sg
- Sulfur as an exception to the octet rule - CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY - lavelle.chem.ucla.edu
- 7.2: Exceptions to the Octet Rule - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
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