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Chemical Bonding: Coordinate Bond MCQ

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Coordinate BondMediumQuestion 600322

Question

The bond formed when BF₃ accepts a lone pair from NH₃ is:
  1. A
    Ionic
  2. B
    Covalent
  3. C
    Coordinate (dative) covalent
    Correct
  4. D
    Van der Waals

Correct answer

Coordinate (dative) covalent

Explanation

When both electrons of a bond come from one atom (donor) to another (acceptor), it is a coordinate (dative) covalent bond. NH₃ donates its N lone pair to B in BF₃.

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