Question

The minimum number of electrons and orbitals involved to form a covalent bond are ____.

(a)1,2
(b)2,2
(c)2,1​

Answer 1

Answer:

option b

Explanation:

two orbitals, one from each atom overlap to form covalent bond and each bond comprises of two electrons each from the individual atoms

Answer 2

Answer:

The minimum number of electrons and orbitals involved to form a covalent bond are 2,2.

Explanation:

• The minimum number of electrons and orbitals involved to form a covalent bond are 2,2.
• The octet rule requires all atoms in a molecule to have 8 valence electrons- either by sharing , losing or gaining electrons to become stable.
• For covalent bonds, atoms tend to share their electrons with each other to satisfy the octet rule.
• A single covalent bond is firmed when two electrons are shared between the same two atoms, one electron from each atom.

Hence, The minimum number of electrons and orbitals involved to form a covalent bond are 2,2.