Chemistry
State the meaning of 'lone pair of electrons'. Draw the electron dot diagram of Hydronium ion. [H = 1, O = 8]
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The pair of electrons not shared by any other atom are called lone pair of electrons. Electron dot diagram of Hydronium ion is shown below:

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