According to octet rule, the number of electrons around each atom in an electronic dot structure of the compounds should always sum up to:

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Solution

The correct option is C 8
The number of electrons in a dot structure of each atom should sum up to 8. Except for few elements such as hydrogen and helium, it sums up to 2.

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