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An element `A` has 4 valence electrons in its atom whereas element `B` has only one valence electron in its atom. The compound formed by `A` and `B` does not conduct electricity. What is the nature of chemical bond in the compound formed ? Give its electron-dot structure.

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Covalent bond, `B:underset(B)overset(B)(underset(..)overset(..)(A)):B`
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