Question
Explain the formation of covalent bond in $H_2$ molecule.

Answer

Formation of $H_2$ molecule:
$i.$ The electronic configuration of $H$ atom is $1s^1.$
$ii.$ It needs one more electron to complete its valence shell.
$iii.$ When two hydrogen atoms approach each other at a certain internuclear distance, they share their valence electrons.
$iv.$ The shared pair of electrons belongs equally to both the hydrogen atoms. The two atoms are said to be linked by a single covalent bond and a $H_2$ molecule is formed.
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