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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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In a dative covalent bond, how are the shared electrons supplied?
Options
A Each atom supplies one electron
B One atom supplies both of the shared electrons
Correct Answer
C Both atoms supply two electrons each
D The electrons are supplied by an external source
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A dative covalent bond (also called a coordinate bond) is a covalent bond in which one atom supplies both of the shared electrons. The donor atom has a lone pair, while the acceptor atom has an empty orbital.

Hint

In dative bonding, one atom is the sole contributor of the electron pair.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1611 of 1872
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