Q.
Identify correct statement about octet rule ?
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a
explains the relative stability of molecule but not shape of molecule
b
explains shape of molecules but not relative stability of molecules
c
explains both relative stability and shape of molecule
d
does not explains relative stability and shape of molecule
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Octet rule does not account for the shape of molecules and does not explain the relative stability of the molecules being totally silent about the energy of a molecule.
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