Q.

Lewis theory of octet does not explain :

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

structure of odd electron molecules

b

paramagnetic character of oxygen gas

c

all of the above

d

reactivity of Xe

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Limitation of Lewis concept to explain the cause of covalent bond formation and the nature of attractive force between the adjacent atoms in molecules.

Fails to explain the geometry of a molecule.

It could not explain the release of energy during formation of covalent bonds.

It violates octet rule the evidence is the formation of molecules where the central atom has more eight electrons in its valence shell correctly. 

Thus, the correct option is D.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon