The Lewis structure shown below is not a valid Lewis structure. What statement best describes the error in the structure? 
A) The nitrogen atoms violate the octet rule.
B) The chlorine atoms violate the octet rule.
C) The structure contains an incorrect number of valence electrons.
D) Chlorine atoms and nitrogen atoms do not typically form bonds with each other.
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