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of the following, which cannot accommodate more than an octet of electrons?
Os
Be
Sc
Ni
Sb
I think the answer is Be because I thought it was an exception where it could only hold 4 electrons? not entirely positive. Can someone explain please? Thanks!
Expert Answer
Correct answer is Be.
Other option contains d orbitals. So electron can go there. But Be has no d orbital.
