The number of electrons in a Lewis dot structure of each bonded atom should always sum up to:

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8 except hydrogen and helium

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The correct option is C
8 except hydrogen and helium

The number of electrons in a Lewis dot structure of each bonded atom should sum up to 8. Except hydrogen and helium it should sum up to 2.

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