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Per NCERT, how is a CHLORINE MOLECULE (Cl₂) formed?
ATwo chlorine atoms (each with 7 valence electrons) each share one electron, completing the octet for both — depicted as Cl—Cl
BThree chlorine atoms combine
CChlorine doesn't form Cl₂
DOne chlorine ionises and combines with another atom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Two chlorine atoms (each with 7 valence electrons) each share one electron, completing the octet for both — depicted as Cl—Cl
Per NCERT §9.4.1 A, Cl₂ = single covalent bond, each Cl shares 1 electron to complete octet.
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