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What does the octet rule in chemical bonding primarily focus on?

Options

  1. AThe number of protons in an atom's nucleus
  2. BThe number of neutrons in an atom's nucleus
  3. CThe number of electrons in an atom's nucleus
  4. DThe number of electrons in an atom's valence shell

Correct answer

D. The number of electrons in an atom's valence shell

Step-by-step solution

The octet rule is concerned with atoms having eight electrons in their valence shells.

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