MHT CET20243 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Which from following molecules has two lone pair of electrons in valence shell of its central atom?
Options
- ASO ₂
- BNH ₃
- CH ₂ O
- DSF ₄
Correct answer
C. H ₂ O
Step-by-step solution
In H ₂ O , central atom oxygen ( 6 valence electrons), attains a stable octet by bonding with 2 hydrogen atoms, resulting in 2 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs (four non-bonding electrons).