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The number of electron pairs involved in the formation of a triple bond are ________.

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three
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six
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two
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four
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Solution

The correct option is A three
Each covalent bond formed between two atoms involves sharing of two electrons (or one pair of electrons).
Similarly, a double bond involves two electron pairs.
Hence, when a triple bond is formed between two atoms, three electron pairs, i.e., six electrons are shared between the two atoms.

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