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The molecule SF4 doesn't have eight electrons like most atoms, it can expand the octet because sulfur has 6 valence electrons and each fluorine only needs one electron to share with sulfur so that leaves to remainder.

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Q: Why is the molecule SF4 an exception to the octet rule?
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