Chemistry
Differentiate between the following with a suitable example :
Duplet rule & octet rule.
Chemical Bonding
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| Duplet Rule | Octet Rule |
|---|---|
| For an atom to achieve stable electronic configuration, it must have 2 electrons in the first shell [outermost], like that of noble gas helium. | For an atom to achieve stable electronic configuration, it must have 8 electrons in the outermost shell, like that of noble gases other than helium. |
| Example: Hydrogen atom attains duplet in H2. | Example: Oxygen atom attains octet in O2. |
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