A lone pair of electrons in an atom implies: - Vidyadip

MCQ

A lone pair of electrons in an atom implies:

A
A pair of valence electrons.
B
A pair of electrons.
C
A pair of electrons involved in bonding.
D
A pair of electrons not involved in bonding.

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Answer

A pair of electrons not involved in bonding.

Explanation:

A lone pair of electrons is a pair of electrons that do not take part in bonding.

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