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OpenStudy (anonymous):
How do I know when and when not to use expanded octets?
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OpenStudy (mendicant_bias):
If I recall correctly (and I'm super shaky on my chem, I'm trying to look up an answer to your question as well)-it depends on using VSEPR theory and assigning the appropriate charges to get the most neutral atom that determines whether you know you have an expanded octet on a central atom.
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