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Question
A covalent molecule having a double bond between its atoms is:
(a) Hydrogen
(b) Oxygen
(c) water
(d) ammonia
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Solution
(b) Oxygen
In an oxygen molecule, each oxygen atom shares its 2 electrons to complete its octet and forms double covalent bond between them.
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