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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Objective Question

Question

How is a coordinate bond represented in chemical structures?
Options
A A dashed line
B Three dots
C An arrow pointing from the donor atom to the acceptor atom
Correct Answer
D A double line
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A coordinate bond is represented by an arrow (→) pointing away from the donor atom (which provides the electron pair) toward the acceptor atom (which accepts the electron pair).

Hint

The arrow shows the direction of electron pair donation.

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