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is well known. but 
is not. Because.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
forms five bonds by using the 
-orbitals to "expand the octet". But 
does not exist because there are no 
-orbitals in the valence shell 
shell). Therefore, there is no way to expand the octet.
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