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What is the ultimate goal of combining atoms in Lewis dot structures?

Options

  1. ATo attain the configuration of noble gases
  2. BTo attain the configuration of halogens
  3. CTo attain the configuration of alkali metals
  4. DTo attain the configuration of transition metals

Correct answer

A. To attain the configuration of noble gases

Step-by-step solution

The combining atoms attain the outer-shell noble gas configurations as a result of the sharing of electrons in Lewis dot structures.

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