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Atoms either donate or accept electrons in their outer shells to attain the stable electronic configuration of :

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nearest noble gas
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nearest metal
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nearest alkaline earth metal
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hydrogen
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Solution

The correct option is C nearest noble gas
Except the noble gases, the valence shells or the outermost orbits in atoms of most elements have one to seven electrons. So, these atoms either donate or accept electrons in their outer shells to attain the stable electronic configuration of nearest noble gas.

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