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MCQ
In the electron dot structure of water, the oxygen atom is surrounded by ___ valence electrons (including the shared ones).
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A Six
B Seven
C Eight
D Four
Explanation

Oxygen shares one electron with each hydrogen and keeps two lone pairs, giving eight electrons around it.

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