Question

17/46 which elements do not get octets when covalently bonding? select all correct options b h n c

Explanation:

Hydrogen (H) has only one electron - shell and can hold a maximum of 2 electrons (duet rule), not 8 (octet). Boron (B) often forms compounds where it has an incomplete octet, typically with 6 valence electrons in its compounds. Nitrogen (N) and Carbon (C) usually follow the octet rule in covalent bonding.

Answer:

A. B, B. H