Two atoms of similar electronegativity are expected to form ________________ compounds.
A
polar covalent
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B
non-polar covalent
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C
ionic
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D
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.