Explain covalent bond in oxygen and chlorine molecules.
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The two chlorine atoms in the chlorine molecule are joined by a shared pair of electrons. ... The hydrogen atom and the halogen atoms form only one covalent bond to other atoms in most stable neutral compounds. However, the carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms can simultaneously bond to more than one atom.
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Two chlorine atoms can share 1 electron each to form a single covalent bond. They become a Cl2 molecule. Oxygen can also form covalent bonds, however, it needs a further 2 electrons to complete its valence shell (it has 6).
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