Simple molecules and covalent bonds — Chemistry 5070 O Level Question & Worked Solution

The structure of hydroxylamine, $\mathrm{NH_2OH}$, is shown. Which row correctly describes hydroxylamine?

Atotal number of electrons in the molecule: 14; number of electrons in the bonds of the molecule: 8
Btotal number of electrons in the molecule: 14; number of electrons in the bonds of the molecule: 6
Ctotal number of electrons in the molecule: 18; number of electrons in the bonds of the molecule: 8
Dtotal number of electrons in the molecule: 18; number of electrons in the bonds of the molecule: 6

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