Which of the following pairs of atoms share electrons equally?

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In the case of covalent bonding, atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration. The sharing of electrons can be equal or unequal. When atoms share electrons equally, it forms a nonpolar covalent bond. Among the given options, the only pair of atoms that share electrons equally are C and C as both have the same electronegativity value, and the electrons are shared equally between them. Therefore, the correct answer is C - C.

Which of the Following Pairs of Atoms Share Electrons Equally