NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about covalent bonds is correct?
Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
Covalent bonds can only be formed between identical atoms in a molecule.
All covalent bonds are nonpolar regardless of the atoms involved.
Covalent bond angles are always 90 degrees in all molecules.
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Detailed Explanation
Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms to achieve noble gas configurations, as described in the NCERT context. Statement A accurately reflects this definition, while the other statements present misconceptions about covalent bonding.
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