Which of the non-hydrogen atoms in each of the following species has a complete octet

Problem 1.22

Which of the non-hydrogen atoms in each of the following species has a complete octet? What is the formal charge on each? Assume all unshared valence electrons are shown.

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Let us first discuss what complete octet means. The elements of p-block can have a maximum of eight electrons in their valence shell. Generally, the p-block elements having eight electrons in the valence shell configuration are stable. So, every p-block element wants to complete their octet.