Question

Octet rule is:
(a) description of eight electrons
(b) picture of electronic configuration
(c) pattern of electronic configuration
(d) attaining of eight electrons
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that reflects the theory that main group elements tend to bond in such a way that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell, giving it the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.