MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Two lone pairs of electrons and two bond pairs of electrons are present in

(A)
(B)
(C)Correct
(D)

Answer: (C)

Solution

Count the electron pairs on the central atom. : oxygen has 6 valence electrons, 2 are used for two O–H bonds, leaving 4 electrons = 2 lone pairs; so 2 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs (bent shape,

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