According to the octet rule an atom can have maximum ________ valence electrons in its outermost shell.

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Solution

The correct option is B 8
Valence electrons are the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom.
Octet rule states that atoms tend to attain eight electrons in its valence shell to achieve the nearest noble gas configuration.

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