What is the most significant factor in the formation of a covalent bond?

A. the attraction of a hydrogen atom's nucleus to the nucleus of another atom
B. the transfer of one or more protons from one atom to another
C. the complete transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another
D. the sharing of electron pairs between two atoms


Ans: D. the sharing of electron pairs between two atoms

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