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The total number of lone pairs in a chlorine molecule isA. sixB. threeC. fourD. two

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`:underset(..)overset(..)Cl*+*underset(..)overset(..)Cl:rarr:underset(..)overset(..)Cl:underset(..)overset(..)Cl:`
A formula using dots to represent valence electrons is called a Lewis electron-dot formula. An electron pair (represented by a pair of dots) shared between two Cl atoms in a bonding pair while an electron pair that remains on one Cl atom and is not shared is a lone or nonbonding pair. Thus, there are 6 lone pairs, 3 on each Cl atom.


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