Question

Number of electrons shared by each chlorine atom during formation of chlorine molecule is:

Select one:

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Answer 1

Answer:

1

because it needs 1 electron to complete it's octet and gain stability

Answer 2

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✓ Solution :-

Option A (1 electron)

☞ Additional information

➜ A chlorine atom consists of seven electrons in its valence shell.

➜ To attend the stable electronic configuration of the nearest number gas(Argon) chlorine needs one more electron.

➜ When to chlorine atoms come closer, each contributes one electron and form one shared a pair of electrons between them.

➜ Both the atom of chlorine thus attain an octet(8 electrons in valence shell).

➜ A single covalent bond is formed between them.

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