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Identify correct statement about octet rule ?

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a

explains both relative stability and shape of molecule

b

explains shape of molecules but not relative stability of molecules

c

explains the relative stability of molecule but not shape of molecule

d

does not explains relative stability and shape of molecule

answer is D.

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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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