Question

Statement 1 - Lone pair electrons have more electron density around the central atom than bond pairs.

Statement 2 - Bond pair electrons are shared between two atoms while lone pair aren't.

• A. Only statement I is true.
• B. Only statement II is true.
• C. Both statements are true.
• D. Both statements are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements are true.

$\bullet$ Bond pair electrons are the electrons that are shared to form a covalent bond between two atoms.

$\bullet$ While lone pairs are the valence shell electrons that do not participate in bond formation.

$\bullet$ Since, the bond pair of electrons are shared between two atoms, they have less electron density around the central atom than lone pair of electrons. Hence, both the statements are true.