Chemistry-Covalent Bond

NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): The formation of a covalent bond between two atoms results in a decrease in potential energy. | Reason (R): The attractive forces between the nucleus of one atom and the electron of another atom are stronger than the repulsive forces between the electrons of the two atoms.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that the attractive forces are stronger than the repulsive forces, leading to a decrease in potential energy during covalent bond formation.

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