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Chemistry

Differentiate between the following terms.

Octet and duplet

Atomic Structure

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Octet RuleDuplet Rule
For an atom to achieve stable electronic configuration it must have 8 electrons in outermost orbit like that of noble gases other than Helium.For an atom to achieve stable electronic configuration it must have 2 electrons in the first shell [outermost] like that of noble gas Helium.

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