IB skill practice

Explain expanded octets and electron-deficient species

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Period rule for octet expansion

A organic structure seminar compares B and S as possible central atoms for octet expansion. Which atom can expand its octet in the usual IB model? Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.