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The number of lone pair of electrons on each atom of oxygen molecule is

A

four

B

two

C

one

D

three

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The correct Answer is:
B
The central atom Cl has seven electrons in the valence shell. Three of these will form electron pair bonds with three fluorine atoms leaving behind four elctrons.

Thus, there are three bond pairs and two lone pairs el electrons.
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