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Covalent Bonding in Different Atoms

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How many electron pairs are present in valence shell of oxygen in water molecule?

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Solution

The correct option is A $4$
Draw structure of $H_{2} O$
$∴$ It has 4 electrons pairs-2-bond pair electrons and 2 lone pair electrons.

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