Chemistry-Covalent Bond
NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a diagram illustrating the forces of attraction and repulsion during the formation of a covalent bond between two hydrogen atoms. What is the position of the electron pair in a nonpolar covalent bond?
A
Exactly midway between the two identical nuclei
B
Closer to the more electronegative atom
C
Closer to the less electronegative atom
D
Not situated between the nuclei
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In a nonpolar covalent bond, the electron pair is situated exactly between the two identical nuclei, as the forces of attraction and repulsion balance each other.
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