Chemical Bonding - Result Question 11

11. The total number of electrons that take part in forming the bonds in $N _2$ is

(1980, 1M)

(a) $2$

(b) $4$

(c) $6$

(d) $10$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 11. (c)

Solution:

  1. $N _2$ has triple bond and each covalent bond is associated with one pair of electrons, therefore, six electrons are involved in forming bonds in $N _2$.