What is octet rule? Explain the role of octet rule in bond formation?
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The octet rule is important in covalent bonding because sharing electrons gives both atoms a full valence shell. ... Each atom counts the four shared electrons as part of its valence shell. Thus, each atom has eight valence electrons, a stable noble gas configuration.
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Octet rule is having 8 electrons in the outermost shell of an element in order to remain stable
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