Preferred Label : lone (electron) pair;
IUPAC definition : Two paired electrons localized in the valence shell on a single atom. Lone pairs should
be designated with two dots. The term 'nonbonding electron pair' is more appropriate,
and is found in many modern text books.;
Origin ID : L03618;
See also
Two paired electrons localized in the valence shell on a single atom. Lone pairs should
be designated with two dots. The term 'nonbonding electron pair' is more appropriate,
and is found in many modern text books.