Question

If an atom is sharing its 8 valence electrons with another atom, then:

• A. A double bond is formed between two atoms
• B. A quadruple bond is formed between two atoms
• C. A triple bond is formed between two atoms
• D. An atom cannot share 8 valence electrons with another atom

Answer 1

The correct option is D An atom cannot share 8 valence electrons with another atom

Atoms react with other atoms to attain octet configuration. An atom with 8 electrons in its outermost orbit, has an octet configuration, i.e., noble gas electronic configuration.So, an atom which has already attained octet configuration is stable on its own and doesn't require to share its electrons with any other atom.