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Two atoms of similar electronegativity are expected to form ________________ compounds.

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polar covalent
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non-polar covalent
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ionic
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is B non-polar covalent
Two atoms of similar electronegativity are expected to form non-polar covalent compounds as both the atoms cancels each other hence the net dipole moment becomes zero. Thus non-polar.

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