Question

Coordinate covalent compound are formed by

• A. Transfer of electrons
• B. Sharing of electrons
• C. Donation of electrons
• D. None of these process

Answer 1

The correct option is C Donation of electrons

Co-ordinate covalent bond is a type of bond that is formed by sharing of electron pair from a single atom. $\text{Both shared electrons are donated by the same atom}$. It is also called dative bond or di-polar bond.

Coordinate covalent compound are usually formed in reactions that involve two non-metals such as a hydrogen atom or during bond formation between metals ions and ligands.

Hence, the correct option is C.