Covalent bonds

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Covalent bonds

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Covalent bonds can vary in their nature of bonding, and can be single, double or triple bonds. Additionally, they can be formed in different orientations. Option A is incorrect because covalent bonds can be nonpolar, where electrons are shared equally, or polar, where electrons are shared unequally. Option C is incorrect because in covalent bonding, electrons are shared by both the bonding atoms. Option D is incorrect because it describes ionic bonds which involve attractions between ions. Option E is incorrect because covalent bonds can form between two atoms of the same or different elements.

Covalent Bonds