Q. A coordinate bond is a dative covalent bond. Which of the below is true?
A) Three atom form bond by sharing their electrons
B) Two atoms form bond by sharing their electrons
C) Two atoms form bond and one of them provides both electrons
D) Two atoms form bond by sharing electrons obtained from third atom.
Explanation
(c)
A coordinate bond is a dative covalent bond in which two atoms form bond and one of them provides both electrons.
$X: + Y \longrightarrow X:Yor\ X \longrightarrow Y$
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