What is the exception to the octet rule with sulfur?
1 Answer
Dec 10, 2013
As far as my understanding goes, Sulfur is an exception because when it forms a bond it can "place" electrons into the d-subshell, which you learn about in quantum mechanics, which is a subtopic discussed on this page http://socratic.org/chemistry/the-electron-configuration-of-atoms/arrangement-of-electrons-in-orbitals-spd-and-f
Please, I only gave you the basic answer if you want a deeper understanding, please ask.
