Chapter 12, Problem 29E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The maximum and minimum numbers of additional atoms to which an atom $\text{X}$ may be bonded that conform to the octet rule is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The octet rule states that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell in order to acquire the noble gas configuration, which is a stable configuration. The maximum and minimum numbers of atoms to which a central atom in a molecule can bond depend on the number of valence electron.