How many nonbonding pairs of electrons are in the following molecule? H-H
A)1 pair
B)6 pairs
C)0 pairs
D)8 pairs
E)none of the above

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The molecule H-H consists of only two hydrogen atoms, each with one valence electron. These two electrons will share a pair of electrons, forming a covalent bond between the two atoms. There are no nonbonding pairs of electrons in this molecule.

How Many Nonbonding Pairs of Electrons Are in the Following