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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Co-ordinate or Dative Bonding Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

During a coordinate bond formation,

A
One electron from an atom is transferred to other
B
One electron each is lost from both the atoms
C
A pair of electrons is contributed by one atom and shared by both the atoms
D
A pair of electrons is transferred to the other atoms.

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C

In a coordinate or dative bond, electrons required for sharing are contributed by one atom. The atom which contributes the electrons for sharing is called donor atoms and the atom which shares the electrons is called acceptor atom.

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