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In covalent molecule, the atoms have definite relative position in space with respect to each other.

In non-spherical orbitals(p, d, f, etc.) electron density is concentrated in definite direction thus, the resultant bond will have the same direction.

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they form stability between molecules. H atom aligns itself between two electronegative atoms (like F-F, N-F, N-N, O-O, N-O etc) so that it becomes more stable through bonding.

Eg: H2O... H+ ion of one water molecule align itself properly with O- ion of another water molecule

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