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Covalent bonding: Molecules with different atoms

Problem

Given below is the electron dot structure of a heteroatomic molecule.
Identify the element Z.
Note: Crosses (x) represent the electrons of Z, and dots () represent the electrons of hydrogens.
Choose 1 answer: