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Covalent Bond

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The valence electrons are involved in formation of covalent bonds is/are called :

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non-bonding electrons

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lone pairs

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unshared pairs

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D None of these
The valence electrons are involved in formation of covalent bonds is/are called bond pair electrons (bonding electrons).

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