What is a lone pair of electrons? How many such pairs are present in a water molecule? Draw
the structure of water molecule to explain your answer.
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Lone Pair => The pair of electrons that are not involved in bonding are known as lone pair.
Structure of water molecule =>
O
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H H
There are two lone pairs in a water molecule .
Out of 6 electrons of oxygen atom , 2 electrons take part in the bonding and the rest are lone pair.
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