Choose the element with correct dot structure?

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Solution

The correct option is A

According to octet-rule, the valence shell of all elements in the compound should have 8 valence electrons (Except hydrogen). Here, only in option A, carbon has 8 valence electron.

Option B and C are incorrect, because the correct dot structure is

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