Which molecule is represented by the given electron-dot diagram?
A
Dioxygen
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B
Dichlorine
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C
Dihydrogen
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D
Disulphur
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Solution
The correct option is A
Dioxygen
Oxygen has 6 electrons in their valence shell. In order to obtain a stable octet, two electrons from each oxygen atom are shared forming a double bond.