Chapter 12, Problem 34E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why it is impossible to draw a Lewis diagram that obeys the octet rule if the species has an odd number of electrons is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to the octet rule, each atom has a tendency to have eight electrons in its valence shell to acquire the noble gas configuration, which is a stable configuration. Not all the substances conform to the octet rule.