A covalent bond consists of a pair of shared electrons between two atoms. How does this shared pair hold the atoms together? What is the relationship of this covalent bond with Octet rule? Give an example to support your answer.

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A covalent bond consists of a pair of shared electrons between two atoms. How does this shared pair hold the atoms together? What is the relationship of this covalent bond with Octet rule? Give an example to support your answer.

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