Question

Dative bonds is present in:

• A. ${NH}_3$
• B. ${CO}_2$
• C. $NaCl$
• D. $P{Cl}_5$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$P{Cl}_5$

A co-ordinate bond (also called a dative covalent bond) is a covalent bond (a shared pair of electrons) in which both electrons come from the same atom. Onece the bond is formed than it behave like other covalent bonds. In $PC{l}_5$ molecule both covalent and co-ordinate bonds are present.