Question

The bond between two identical non metallic atoms has a pair of electron:

• A. unequally shared among the two atoms.
• B. equally shared among two atoms.
• C. equal transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
• D. shared by only one atom.

Answer 1

The correct option is B equally shared among two atoms.

Bonds between identical, non-metals, are purely covalent due to the same electronegativities of the bonded atoms.

Hence, the bonded atoms have a equal hold on the shared pair of electrons,

e.g. : $F_2$, $O_2$, $N_2$.

Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.