How Many Lone-Pair Electrons Are on the Central Oxygen Atom

question 124

Multiple Choice

How many lone-pair electrons are on the central oxygen atom in the Lewis structure for dinitrogen pentoxide (N₂O₅) ?

• A) 0
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) 1
• E) 3

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