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Assertion : Octet rule is based upon the chemical inertness of noble gases.
Reason : Octet rule can explain the shape and relative stability of the molecule.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason in not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Octet rule does not account for the shape of molecules and does not explain the relative stability of the molecules being totally silent about the energy of a molecule.
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