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Question
In the formation of (i) oxygen molecule (ii) carbon tetrachloride molecule, state the following:
- Electronic configuration of nearest inert gas attained.
- How many electrons are shared/transferred in bond formation
- Which type of bonds these compounds form?
- Draw their orbital diagrams.
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Solution
In the formation of
Oxygen molecule
Neon (10) 2,8
Two pairs of electrons are shared.
Covalent bond
Orbital Diagram:
Carbon tetrachloride molecule
Neon (10) 2,8
Four pairs of electrons are shared.
Covalent bond
Orbital Diagram: 
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