Two oxygen atoms joined to each other by the sharing of two pairs of electrons form a(n):
A)double covalent bond.
B)single bond.
C)hydrogen bond.
D)ionic bond.

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A double covalent bond is formed when two atoms share two pairs of electrons. In the case of two oxygen atoms, they share two pairs of electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, resulting in a double covalent bond.

Two Oxygen Atoms Joined to Each Other by the Sharing