CHEMISTRY HIGH SCHOOL

Which substance does not obey the Lewis octet rule?a. O₂
b. NO
c. CO
d. N₂
Can anyone explain this one for me?

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Answer 1
Answer:
The answer is NO

N has 5 valence electrons
O has 6

Therefore combined there is 11 electrons so they will never complete the octet

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