Which of the following statements regarding covalent bonding is incorrect?
A) In covalent bonding, electrons are shared between two atoms.
B) Most elements try to acquire an octet of electrons in their valence shell when bonding.
C) Hydrogen only requires two electrons in its valence shell when bonding.
D) Covalent bonds occur between a metal and a nonmetal.
E) It is possible for two atoms to share more than one pair of electrons.
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