Question

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A covalent molecule of oxygen contain___ electrons in its outermost shell of each of the oxygen atoms , which are not involved in sharing.

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

A covalent molecule of oxygen contain 6 electrons in its outermost shell of each of the oxygen atoms , 4 electrons which are not involved in sharing.

Explanation:

1. Electronic configuration of O atom= [He] 2s2 2p4
2. Oxygen atom contains total 8 electrons .
3. In the outermost shell of the Oxygen total 6 valence electrons are present .
4. Out of the 6 valence electrons, 2 electrons are bond pairs which form bonds with other atoms .
5. Rest 4 electrons that is 2 lone pairs , donot sharing the electrons with the other atoms.

Hence, A covalent molecule of oxygen contain 6 electrons in its outermost shell of each of the oxygen atoms , 4 electrons which are not involved in sharing.

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