Question

the octet rule states that main group elements tend to bond in such a way that each atom has
a 2 protons
b 2 electrons
c 8 protons
d 8 electrons

Explanation:

The Octet Rule is about the number of electrons in the valence shell. Protons are in the nucleus and not related to the Octet Rule. The Octet Rule states that main - group elements tend to bond so that each atom has 8 electrons in its valence shell (except for some elements like hydrogen which follows the duet rule).

Answer:

D. 8 electrons