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The total number of electrons that take part in forming bonds in O2 molecule according to V.B.T.

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a

2

b

6

c

10

d

4

answer is B.

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According to V.B.T, only valency orbitals with unpaired electrons involves in covalent bond formation.

In "O"2-unpaired electrons available in valency shell, therefore it forms two bonds with 2 unpaired electrons of other oxygen atom.

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The total number of electrons that take part in forming bonds in O2 molecule according to V.B.T.