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Which do not obey the octet rule?

Check all that apply.
NO
BF3
ICl2^-
OPBr3
XeF4

An explanation would be appreciated, thanks.

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Ezra

  1. Never mind, I got it.

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    Ezra

  2. All of them. They all have an odd number of valence electrons.

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