Chapter 6, Problem 5QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given table any molecules exits that have more than eight electrons around the central atom in the second periods have to be identified.

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Concept Introduction:

Valence electron means outer most electrons and also called as (reactive) bonding electrons because it is participate in chemical bond.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given table the maximum number of bond pairs and lone pairs that surrounded the central atom in any of the molecule has to be identified.

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Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).