Two non-metal atoms with identical electronegativities can form which of the following bonds?

Ionic

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Polar covalent

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Non-polar covalent

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Bonding based on the electron sea model

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Solution

The correct option is C Non-polar covalent
Two non-metal with identical electro negativity forms non-polar covalent molecule. Because of identical electron negativity the net dipole moment is zero hence is non-polar

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