Question

The bond between two identical nonmetal atoms has a pair of electrons. The correct statement about this pair is:

• A. Unequally shared between the two.
• B. Transferred fully from one atom to another
• C. Has identical spins.
• D. Equally shared between the atoms.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Equally shared between the atoms.

Identical atoms possess the same electronegativity values and hence share the electron pair equally by forming a nonpolar covalent bond.

Hence, option D is correct.