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How many electrons pairs are present in valence shell of oxygen in water molecule

A

4

B

1

C

2

D

3

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The correct Answer is:
A
Water molecule has following structure

Therefore, there are 4 pairs of electrons (2 lone pairs and 2 bond paris ) in the valence shell of O-atom in water molecule.
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