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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

How many lone pairs of electrons are present in a hydroxyl ion?

  1. A Two pairs
  2. B Three pairs
  3. C One pair
  4. D Four pairs
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(B) Three pairs

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In hydroxyl ion, \(\mathrm{OH}^{\ominus}\) Number of ione pair of electrons \(=3\)