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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Covalent Bonding Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

The electronic configuration of four elements are given in brackets

The element that would most readily form a diatomic molecule is

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B

Non-metals readily form diatomic molecules by sharing of electrons. Element has seven electrons in its valence shell and thus needs one more electron to complete its octet. Therefore, two atoms share one electron each to form a diatomic molecule

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