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Chemical Bonding: Basic MCQ

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Question

The number of lone pairs on each Cl atom in Cl₂ is:
  1. A
    2
  2. B
    3
    Correct
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    6

Correct answer

3

Explanation

Each chlorine contributes one electron to the Cl–Cl bond and retains six non-bonding electrons, arranged as 3 lone pairs.

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