Question

A coordinate bond is a dative covalent bond. Which of the below is true?

• A. Three atoms 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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A co-ordinate bond is a dative covalent bond in which two atoms form a bond and one of them provides both electrons.