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Chemistry Sem 1
13.3.2 Quiz: Molecular Shape
Question 9 of 10
What is a lone pair?
A. Two pairs of electrons that form a double bond
B. A diatomic molecule attracted to no other molecule
C. Two atoms that have been pushed close to each other
D. A pair of electrons that is not used in bonding

Answer 1

Answer: D. A pair of electrons that is not used in bonding

Step-by-step explanation:

These are electrons that get left behind and are not needed/used in bonding. Think of lonely pair, they are by themselves and did not get picked to have a partner.

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