What are bond pairs? Give some examples depicting bond pairs.

Open in App

Solution

Bond pairs are the pairs of valence electrons that take part in bond formation. A bond is always composed of 2 electrons.

Example- Water molecule is composed of 2 bond pairs constituting 2 covalent bonds.

Another example is of beryllium chloride that contains 2 bond pairs constituting 2 covalent bonds.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

What are bond pairs? Give some examples depicting bond pairs.

What do you understand by bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons? Illustrate by giving one example of each type.

6

1

Join BYJU'S Learning Program