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Chemical Bonding: Lewis Structure MCQ

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Lewis StructureEasyQuestion 600301

Question

In a Lewis structure, a single bond represents:
  1. A
    Sharing of 4 electrons
  2. B
    Sharing of 2 electrons
    Correct
  3. C
    Transfer of 1 electron
  4. D
    Sharing of 6 electrons

Correct answer

Sharing of 2 electrons

Explanation

A single covalent bond = one bonding pair = 2 electrons (one from each atom, or both from one in a coordinate bond).

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