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State octet rule.

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Statement: During the formation of chemical bonds, an atom loses, gains, or shares electrons so that its outermost orbit (valence shell) contains eight electrons. Therefore, the atom attains the nearest inert gas electronic configuration.

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Chapter 5: Chemical Bonding - Exercises [Page 79]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] 11 Standard
Chapter 5 Chemical Bonding
Exercises | Q 3. (C) | Page 79
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