Which of the following statements is true regarding a covalent bond in CO?

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Covalent bond is formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms. In CO molecule, carbon and oxygen share electrons to form a covalent bond. Since both the atoms are non-metallic, they tend to share electrons to fulfill their octet. In CO molecule, carbon shares electrons with oxygen to form a double bond. The bond length is the distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms. In CO molecule, the bond length is less than the sum of the two atomic radii, indicating a strong covalent bond between carbon and oxygen. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A and B are incorrect as they do not explain the nature and properties of covalent bonding.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding a Covalent