Identify the Number of Bonding Pairs and Lone Pairs of Electrons

question 16

Multiple Choice

Identify the number of bonding pairs and lone pairs of electrons in O₂.

• A) 5 bonding pairs and 5 lone pairs
• B) 4 bonding pair and 2 lone pairs
• C) 2 bonding pairs and 4 lone pairs
• D) 2 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair
• E) 2 bonding pairs and 6 lone pairs

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