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Which of the following has two sets of lone pair of electrons in them?

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Question

Which of the following has two sets of lone pair of electrons in them?

Options

  • Ammonia

  • Methane

  • Water

  • Ammonium ion

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Solution

Water

Explanation:

Oxygen has six valence electrons. In water (H2O), it uses two electrons to bond with two hydrogen atoms, leaving four unshared electrons that form two lone pairs.

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Chapter 2: Chemical Bonding - EXERCISE [Page 43]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Chemical Bonding
EXERCISE | Q 19. | Page 43
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