In which of the following cases is a polar covalent bond formed?

when the electrons of a bond are shared equally by the two atoms

when the electrons of a bond are shared unequally by the two atoms

when an electron is transferred from one atom to another

when a metallic element forms a bond with a non-metallic element

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