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O=O

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

O=O represents a double covalent bond formed between two oxygen (O) atoms. This type of bond is commonly found in molecules such as oxygen gas (O2).

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