Each of the following structures is invalid. Identify the error in each case. octet-rule violation wrong electron total
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Octet-rule violation: This error occurs when an atom does not have eight valence electrons in its outermost shell. This violates the octet rule, which states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable configuration of eight valence Show more…
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