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MDCAT Chemistry QUESTION #7819
Question 1

Total number of electron pairs around the central atom in water (O) is:

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4✔️
  • 5
Correct Answer Explanation

Water has 2 bond pairs (O-H) and 2 lone pairs → total 4 electron pairs (tetrahedral electron geometry).