Question

State whether the statement is true or false.

Statement: A coordinate bond is formed by a shared pair of electrons with both electrons coming from the same atom.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

In the formation of a simple covalent bond, each atom supplies one electron to the bond.

A coordinate 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.

Here in given example, both electrons come from nitrogen.

Hence, it is a true statement.