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Question 22
The correct electron dot structure of a water molecule is
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 
The correct electron dot structure of a water molecule is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Solution
The hydrogen atom has one valence electron while the oxygen atom has 6 valence electrons. In order to achieve stability the hydrogen and oxygen atom need 1 and 2 electrons respectively to complete their valence shell. Hence, a covalent bond is formed between two hydrogen atoms and the oxygen atom.
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The above given figure is the correct electron dot structure of a water molecule.