The list of some substances is given below-HCl- H2O- Cl2- NaBr- CH4- NH3- N2- O2- CaO- HF- I2- and Br2- From the list above choose the substance-substances-

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Standard IX

Chemistry

Polar Covalent Compounds

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The list of some substances is given below.
HCl, H₂O, Cl₂, NaBr, CH₄, NH₃, N₂, O₂, CaO, HF, I₂, and Br₂,
From the list above choose the substance/substances:
Which has six lone pairs of electrons in its molecule.

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Lone pair: Pair of electrons that is not shared with any other atom is called lone pair of electrons but It can be provided to other atoms for the formation of a coordinate bond. Lone pairs are found in the outermost electron shell of atoms.
Cl₂, I₂, and Br₂ have six lone pairs of electrons in their molecule.

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From the list above choose the substance/substances:
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