| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.hl.TZ2.12 |
| Level | HL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Identify | Question number | 12 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which molecule has an expanded octet?
A. CO
B. CO2
C. SF2
D. SF4
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
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Syllabus sections
Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 14: Chemical bonding and structure » 14.1 Covalent bonding and electron domain and molecular geometries
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