Formation of dative bond is neutralisation according to which of the following acid base theory?

Arrhenius

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Lewis

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Bronsted - Lowry

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Lowry theory

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Solution

The correct option is C Lewis
In a Lewis acid-base neutralization, the base donates a pair of electrons to acid forming a coordinate covalent bond which joins the two species together into the reaction product. This forms a salt, hence this is known as acid-base neutralisation.

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