The molecule H₂S has A) 2 bonding pairs and 3 lone pairs B) 2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs C) 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair D) 3 bonding pairs and 3 lone pairs E) none of these

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The molecule contains two sulfur atoms, each of which forms a single bond with a uranium atom (2 bonding pairs). Each sulfur atom also has two lone pairs of electrons (2 lone pairs). Therefore, the molecule has a total of 2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs.

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