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Which of the following statements is true according to the octet theory?
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During bond formation, the elements tend to acquire a noble gas configuration.
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The correct answer is choice (3).
Having an octet configuration is an extremely stable condition. During the formation of a chemical bond, the elements tend to acquire the stable octet configuration of the nearest noble gas.