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A Lewis structure that violates the octet rule would be one where a central atom doesn't have an octet of electrons, but has less or more than eight electrons around it. Examples include molecules with an odd number of valence electrons, such as NO or radicals like NO2.

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Q: What Lewis structure cannot be drawn without violating the octet rule?
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