Which of the following statements is correct with reference to covalent bonding?
A)Covalent bonds only form between like atoms.
B)The nonpolar covalent bond is the reason for hydrogen bonding.
C)Polyatomic compounds contain only covalent bonds.
D)None of these is a correct statement.

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Covalent bonds can form between different atoms, not just like atoms, making statement A incorrect. Hydrogen bonding is an intermolecular force rather than a result of nonpolar covalent bonding, making statement B incorrect. Polyatomic compounds can contain both covalent and ionic bonds, making statement C incorrect. Therefore, D is the correct choice as none of the statements A, B, or C are correct regarding covalent bonding.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Reference to Covalent