Elements that can accommodate more than eight electrons in their valence shell occur only in periodic table row
A)2 or lower.
B)3 or lower.
C)4 or lower.
D)5 or lower.

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Elements in the third row of the periodic table and below can accommodate more than eight electrons in their valence shell due to the availability of d orbitals starting from the third period, allowing for expanded octets.

Elements That Can Accommodate More Than Eight Electrons in Their