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What is the assumption regarding electron ownership in a shared pair in Lewis structures?

Options

  1. AEach atom owns both electrons of a shared pair.
  2. BEach atom owns one electron of a shared pair.
  3. CThe central atom owns both electrons of a shared pair.
  4. DThe central atom owns one electron of a shared pair.

Correct answer

B. Each atom owns one electron of a shared pair.

Step-by-step solution

It is assumed that in a shared pair of electrons in Lewis structures, each atom owns one electron of the shared pair.

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