In a molecule of carbon dioxide (CO₂), how are the electrons shared between the carbon and oxygen atoms to satisfy the octet rule?

• A. Each oxygen shares two pairs of electrons with carbon, forming two double bonds.
• B. Each oxygen shares one pair of electrons with carbon, forming two single bonds.
• C. Carbon shares all its electrons with one oxygen atom.
• D. Oxygen atoms do not share electrons with carbon.

Answer: (A)