Question

the octet rule is absolute in terms of covalent bonding.
true
false

Explanation:

The octet rule is a useful rule of thumb in covalent bonding, but it is not absolute. There are many exceptions such as molecules with an odd number of electrons (e.g., NO), molecules where the central atom has fewer than eight electrons (e.g., BF₃), and molecules where the central atom has more than eight electrons (e.g., SF₆).

Answer:

False