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Which of the following is accurate about the octet rule? -please explain your reasoning for answer

Most of the time, nonmetals will form four covalent bonds in order to achieve a stable octet.
Fluorine, nitrogen, and oxygen can form more or less than four bonds and still satisfy the octet rule.

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Most of the time, nonmetals will form four covalent bonds in order to achieve a stable octet.

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