Question

a) Write any two drawbacks of the octet theory.

b) Write the Lewis dot structure of HNO3​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Octet rule fails to explain the following: (1) The stability of incomplete octet molecules, i.e., the molecules with the central atom containing less than eight electrons. (2) The stability of expanded octet molecules, i.e., the molecules with the central atom containing more than eight electrons.

Answer 2

I)octet rule fails to explain the stability of incomplete octet molecules( molecules having central atom less than 8electrons)

and the stability of expanded octet molecules (molecules having central atom more than 8electrons)

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