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Define co-ordinate covalent bond. |
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Answer» Solution :In certain bond FORMATION, one of the COMBINING atoms donates a PAIR of electrons (i.e.) two electrons which are necessaryfor the covalent bond formation, and these electrons are shared by both the combining atoms. These type of bonds are called co-ordinate covalent bond or co-ordinate bond. The combining atom which donates the pair of electron is called a donor atom and the other atom an acceptor atom. This bond is DENOTED by an arrow starting from the donor atom POINTING towards the acceptor atom. |
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