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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What is a dative covalent bond?
Options
A A bond where both atoms supply one electron each
B A bond between metals
C A bond between ions
D A bond where one atom supplies both of the shared electrons
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A dative covalent bond has one atom which supplies both of the shared electrons. In the dative covalent bond A→B, A donates a pair of electrons to B.

Hint

The notes define this as a bond where one atom provides both electrons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 854 of 1872
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