In the formation of electrovalent compounds; electrons are transferred from one element to another. How are electrons involved in the formation of a covalent compound?

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In covalent bonding, electrons are mutually shared.

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(b) In the formation of electrovalent compounds, electrons are transferred from one element to another. How are electrons involved in the formation of a covalent compound?
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Q. How are electrons involved in the formation of a covalent compound

The electrovalent compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons from:

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