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Chemistry, 20.01.2020 15:31 shadley6825

Why can a hydrogen atom form a covalent bond without fulfilling the octet rule?

hydrogen’s valence shell can hold only up to two electrons.
hydrogen’s valence shell never needs to be full to be stable.
the octet rule only applies to bonds formed by trading electrons.
the octet rule only applies to alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.

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