Define octet rule. Write its significance and limitations.
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Answer:
the octet rule successfully explains the formation of chemical bonds depending upon the nature of the element it is determine the stability in the atoms. limitations: it cannot be applied to non metals after silicon in the periodic table
Definition :
The octet rule refers to the tendency of atoms to prefer to have eight electrons in the valence shell.
significance and limitations :
(1) Hydrogen with 1 electron attains stability by sharing, gaining or losing 1 valence electron. It does not need to complete octet to attain stability. Also, He has only 2 electrons and is stable.
(2) Incomplete octet: In certain molecules such as BeH 2 , BeCl 2 , BH 3 , BF 3 , the central atom has less than 8 electrons in its valence shell, yet the molecule is stable.
(3) Expanded octet: In certain molecules such as PF 5 , SF 6 , IF 7 , H 2 SO 4 , the central atom has more than 8 valence electrons, yet the molecule is stable.
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