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A COVALENT bond is formed by:

ASHARING of electron pairs
BMagnetic force
CGravitational attraction
DTransfer of electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. SHARING of electron pairs
In covalent bonding, atoms share one or more pairs of electrons to achieve stable noble-gas configuration. Found in molecules like H₂, O₂, H₂O, CO₂.
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