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What do you understand by bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons? Illustrate by giving one example of each type.
Solution:
Bond pairs are the pairs of electrons taking part in bonding e.g.,
A pair of electrons in a molecule which is not shared by any of the two constituent atoms i.e., does not take part in the direct bonding is called a lone pair e.g.,
A pair of electrons in a molecule which is not shared by any of the two constituent atoms i.e., does not take part in the direct bonding is called a lone pair e.g.,
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