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The number of hydrogen atoms contained in each molecule of water is

A

2

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3

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4

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5

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Solution

The correct option is A
2

There is a total of three atoms are present in a water molecule.
An oxygen atom and two atoms of hydrogen are bonded together to form a water molecule.
The chemical formula of water is H₂O.
Thus, option (A) i.e., 2 is correct.

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