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During the formation of hydrogen molecule, the total number of electrons shared by hydrogen atoms is/are:

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one

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two

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three

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four

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Solution

The correct option is A one
Hydrogen atom has one electron in its outermost orbit. To attain stability, hydrogen would try to attain the nearest noble gas configuration i.e helium. In order to do so, hydrogen will share one electron with another hydrogen atom.

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