Which elements follow the duplet rule?

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There are two elements which follow the duplet rule. Hydrogen and Helium.
Both these elements have 1s orbital. They can accomodate 2 electrons.
Hydrogen thus forms bonds by which it can fill its 1s orbital. Helium already has a full duplet of electrons[1s²]

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