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How many lone pairs does this molecule have?

How many lone pairs does this molecule have?-example-1

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

H . + H . -----> H:H {":" represents a covalent bond, that is, a shared pair of electrons}

A Lewis structure is a convention used to represent the covalent bonding in a molecule. Dots or lines are used to represent

valence electrons (electrons available for bonding). The Lewis structure for the hydrogen molecule is as follows.

H:H or H-H

A bonding pair is an electron pair shared between two atoms.

A nonbonding pair (lone pair, unshared pair) is a pair of electrons that remains on one atom and is not shared.

User Erloewe
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Answer:

Just 1 i.e., Option B.

Because except for top of the molecule, all other sides are filled with a letter meaning there is one free space.

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