Question
Chemistry Question on Bonding in Metal Carbonyls
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
Two atoms form bond and one of them provides both electrons
Explanation
Solution
A co-ordinate bond is a dative covalent bond in which two atoms form a bond and one of them provides both electrons.