Two nitrogen atom form a nitrogen molecule by sharing ___________________.

2 pairs of electrons.

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3 pairs of electrons.

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4 pairs of electrons.

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1 pairs of electrons.

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Solution

The correct option is C 3 pairs of electrons.
Nitrogen atom has five valance electrons in outermost shell. So, it needs three more valence electrons to complete its octet. A nitrogen atom can fill its octet by sharing three electrons with another nitrogen atom, forming three covalent bonds called triple bond.

The correct option is B.

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