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The total number of electrons in one molecule of carbon dioxide is a. 22 b. 44 c. 66 d. 88

The total number of electrons in one molecule of carbon dioxide is
a. 22
b. 44
c. 66
d. 88

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Navjyot Kalra
askIITians Faculty 654 Points
9 years ago
Sol. In a neutral atom, atomic number represents the number of protons inside the nucleus and equal number of electorns around it. Therefore, the number of total electrons in molecule of CO2 = electrons present in one carbon atom + 2 × electrons present in one oxygen atom. = 6 + 2 × 8 = 22.

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