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17 August, 00:09

Which of the following describes the electron sharing between two oxygen atoms?

a. each oxygen shares six electrons with the other

b. each oxygen shares two electrons with the other.

c. each oxygen shares eight electrons with the other.

d. each oxygen shares one electron with the other.

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  1. 17 August, 00:46
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    It is b

    because oxygen has 6 valence electrons and there are only 2 electrons that a lone.
  2. 17 August, 03:59
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    The valence shell of Oxygen contains 6 electrons. Therefore, for completion of the octet, each Oxygen atom requires two electrons. This means that each atom will supply two electrons in the bond. So the correct option is B.
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