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How many covalent bonds are present in a molecule of carbon dioxide?

A

Two

B

Four

C

Six

D

Three

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The correct Answer is:
B
The Lewis formula for `overset(ddot)underset(ddot)( :Cl*)+overset(ddot)underset(ddot)( *Cl: )rarr overset(ddot)underset(ddot)( :Cl: )overset(ddot)underset(ddot)(Cl: )`
In a Lewis formula, we represent a covalent bond by writing each shared electron pair either as a pair of dots between the two atom symbols or as a dash connecting them.
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