how many covalent bonds are there an oxygen (O2) molecule?

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how many covalent bonds are there an oxygen (O2) molecule?

2007-09-23 10:26:06 · 2 answers · asked by damigurl05 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Two.

2007-09-23 10:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by lightcommastix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The most stable form of O2 is two oxygens with a DOUBLE bond (two covalent bonds). And each oxygen has two lone pairs. This gives both oxygens a formal charge of zero (a good thing). Hope it helps.

2007-09-23 10:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mike D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋