Question

Are there always 8 valence electrons in covalent bonding

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

because conpound is only formed when both compunds have 8 electrons in it valence shell....

Answer 2

Bonds including 8 valence electrons are called covalent bonds. Although it has some exceptions like in PCl5, Xe compds...but here co-ordinate bonds r formed.

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