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What is a duplet structure?

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In chemistry, a duplet rule is defined as a stable electronic configuration when an element gets two electrons in its valence shell. A valence shell is the outermost layer of an atom.

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Even if you are not from North America this might be an easy example of something with a duplex structure to understand.

It's the electrical receptacle, of which there are billions in North America. Please see the link, particularly the photograph with the caption containing the words, "Common 125-volt receptacles in general use throughout North America"

Four receptacles are pictured. Each of the receptacles is a duplex structure because it consists of two substructures that have the same general structure.

You might also be familiar with representations of the DNA molecule. This is another duplex structure because there are two strands that link together. Although the two strands are not the same (they're complementary) it's still considered a duplex structure because they are so similar in appearance and structure.

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The state of having 2 electrons in valance (k.shell) is called duplet state. H.e is present in this state

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