How Many Electrons (Both Lone and Bond Pairs) Are Shown

question 102

Multiple Choice

How many electrons (both lone and bond pairs) are shown in the correct Lewis structure of HClO?

• A) 14
• B) 12
• C) 16
• D) 20
• E) none of these

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