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The exceptions to the octet rule in chemistry, specifically focusing on the number of valence electrons in various compounds and elements such as methyl radical, methyl cation, nitrogen oxide, beryllium hydride, borane, and phosphoric acid. The octet rule explains that most stable elements have eight electrons in their outermost shell, but exceptions exist for certain elements and compounds.
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methyl radical ( 7 valence electrons)
methyl cation ( 6 valence electrons)
nitrogen oxide ( 11 valence electrons) H Be H beryllium hydride (Be shares 4 electrons) H B H H borane (B shares 6 electrons)
O P O O O H H H