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    Question

    An element has 8 electrons in its valence shell. Which

    of the following statements is correct?
    A It will gain an electron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It will lose an electron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It will make bond with itself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It neither gains nor loses electrons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Present of 8 electrons in outer shell means its octet is complete, hence it does not require any sharing or transfer of electrons

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