When a Pair of Valence Shell Electrons Are Shared by Two

Multiple Choice

When a pair of valence shell electrons are shared by two atoms with significantly different electronegativity values, ________.

A) a polar covalent bond forms
B) the electron pair of the bond is positioned closer to the atom with the lower electronegativity
C) an ionic bond forms
D) the electronegativity values of the two atoms equalize