You might have observed in $C O_{2}$ molecule, that there are two pairs of valence electrons on each of the oxygen atoms that are not bonded. Such a pair of electrons is called a lone pair. Now how many lone pairs are present is $S_{8}$ molecule?

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Solution

The correct option is D 16

The structure for $S_{8}$ molecule is crown shaped. Each sulphur is bonded to 2 other sulphur atoms. The number of valence electrons ina sulphur atom is 6, out of which two are used in bonding with other sulphur atoms. Hence, each sulphur atom is left with 2 lone pairs. For 8 sulphur atoms, there are 16 lone pairs.

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