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

unequally shared among the two atoms.

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equally shared among two atoms

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equal transfer of electrons from one atom to another

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shared by only one atom.

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The correct option is C equally shared among two atoms
Covalent bonding ccurs when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms. Atoms will covalently bond with other atoms in order to gain more stability, which is gained by forming a full electron shell. By sharing their outer most (valence) electrons, atoms can fill up their outer electron shell and gain stability.

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