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How many bonding pairs and lone pairs are there in co2​

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There are a total of 8 electrons around the carbon, in 4 pairs. Because there are 4 bonds, these are all bond pairs. Each double bond uses 2 bond pairs - which are then thought of as a single unit.

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Carbon dioxide CO²

That means there are a total of 8 electrons around the carbon, in 4 pairs. Because there are 4 bonds, these are all bond pairs. Each double bond uses 2 bond pairs - which are then thought of as a single unit.

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