Multiple choice

Which of the following conditions should be possessed by an atom for the electron pair bonding to occur?

  1. Lack of electrons

  2. Dipolar bond

  3. Lack of holes

  4. Sharing electrons

  5. Lack of photons
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sharing electrons allows each atom to attain the equivalent of a full outer shell corresponding to a stable electronic configuration.

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