What is Octet rule?     A)  In forming compounds, atoms lose, gain, or share electrons in order to possess eight electrons in the outer shell, to produce noble gas electron configuration   B)  Exceptions exist. For example, hydrogen atoms will produce helium electron configuration and have two electrons in the outer shell.   C)  Both A and B are correct   D)  Neither A nor B is correct

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What is Octet rule?

 
 

A) 

In forming compounds, atoms lose, gain, or share electrons in order to possess eight electrons in the outer shell, to produce noble gas electron configuration

 

B) 

Exceptions exist. For example, hydrogen atoms will produce helium electron configuration and have two electrons in the outer shell.

 

C) 

Both A and B are correct

 

D) 

Neither A nor B is correct

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