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A bond with the maximum covalent character between non-metallic elements is formed :

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between atoms of same size

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between identical atoms

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between chemically similar atoms

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between atoms which widely differ in their electronegativities

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Solution

The correct option is B between identical atoms
100% covalent character bond will be formed between identical atoms as there is no electronegativity difference between them.

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