Kossel and Lewis approach was based on the

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Kossel and Lewis approach was based on the (A) reactivity of elements (B) inertness of noble gases (C) reactivity of metals (D) inertness of non-metals

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Kossel and Lewis approach was based on the inertness of noble gases, i.e. to complete the octet or achieve nearest inert gas configuration in outermost shell of each atom to achieve the stability.

Q. Kossel and Lewis approach was based on the

reactivity of elements

inertness of noble gases

reactivity of metals

inertness of non-metals

Kossel and Lewis approach was based on the inertness of noble gases, i.e. to complete the octet or achieve nearest inert gas configuration in outermost shell of each atom to achieve the stability.