Chapter 9, Problem 9.19QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term radical has to be described. Also, the reason behind the violation of the octet rule by radicals has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The octet rule is defined as the tendency of atoms to have eight electrons in their valence shell. When atoms have fewer than eight electrons, they tend to react and form more stable compounds. The octet rule does not consider $d$ or $f$ electrons. Only the $s$ and $p$ electrons are involved in the octet rule that makes it useful for the main group elements.