Question

Name the type of covalent bond formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons.

• A. Single covalent bond
• B. Double covalent bond
• C. Triple covalent bond
• D. Quadruple covalent bond

Answer 1

The correct option is A Single covalent bond

Depending on the number of shared electron pairs, covalent bonds are of three types.
Single covalent bond shares 1 pair of electrons between two atoms.
Double covalent bond shares 2 pairs of electrons between two atoms.
Triple covalent bond shares 3 pairs of electrons between two atoms.
Hence, a single covalent bond is formed by the sharing of one pair of electrons between two atoms.