NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is the ultimate goal of combining atoms in Lewis dot structures?
Options
- ATo attain the configuration of noble gases
- BTo attain the configuration of halogens
- CTo attain the configuration of alkali metals
- 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.