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

1. Two pairs
2. Three pairs
3. One pair
4. Four pairs

Solution

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

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (17 Sep Shift 1)

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