Which of the following are the required conditions to form a covalent bond?

Low electron affinity of both the atoms

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Low ionization energies of both the atoms

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High electronegativities of both the atoms

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High electronegativity difference between the participating atoms

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Solution

The correct option is C High electronegativities of both the atoms
The conditions required to form a covalent bond between two atoms are:

4 or more valence electrons

high electronegativities of both the atoms

high electron affinity of both atoms

high ionization energy of both atoms

zero or least electronegativity difference between both atoms

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