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Q1. [1]
The electron dot structure of chlorine molecule is :
  1. (a) Electron dot structure option (a)
  2. (b) Electron dot structure option (b)
  3. (c) Electron dot structure option (c)
  4. (d) Electron dot structure option (d)
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Model Answer

(c)

The correct electron dot structure shows each Cl atom with 3 lone pairs and 1 shared pair between them, satisfying the octet of both chlorine atoms (valency = 1).

Explanation

Chlorine has 7 valence electrons. Each Cl needs 1 more electron to complete its octet, so it shares one electron with the other Cl, forming a single covalent bond with 3 lone pairs on each atom. The option showing exactly this arrangement is correct. In MCQs, quickly count the dots: each Cl should have 6 dots (3 pairs) + 1 shared pair between them.

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