How many covalent bond(s) is/are present in an oxygen molecule?

Single covalent bond

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Double covalent bond

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Triple covalent bond

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Quadruple covalent bond

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Solution

The correct option is B
Double covalent bond

Oxygen needs 2 electrons to complete its octet, so the double covalent bond is formed between two oxygen atoms.

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