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A covalent bond results from the sharing...

A covalent bond results from the sharing of electrons between two atoms of

A

metallic elements

B

nonmetallic elements

C

metalloid elements

D

zero or relatively small electronegativity difference

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The correct Answer is:
D
Ionic bonding cannot result because electronegativity is not great enough for electron transfer to take place.
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    A
    If both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion
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    C
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    B
    dissimilar atoms
    C
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