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Published on: August 13, 2026
Amongst the following, the total number of species NOT having eight electrons around central atom in its outer most shell, is: 
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B
and 
does not obey octet rule.
and 
both are electron-deficient species having six electrons in valence shell of central atom whereas 
has ten electrons in valence shell of phosphorous.
The structures are:
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