Single Answer MCQ
Q-00039984
How is the stable configuration achieved in covalent bonding?
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By transferring electrons
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By gaining electrons
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By sharing electrons
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By losing electrons
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. By sharing electrons
Solution:
In covalent bonding, atoms achieve stable configurations through the sharing of their valence electrons, which allows each atom to effectively 'count' the shared electrons toward their octet.
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