The coordinate covalent bond differs from covalent bond in:
A
The overlapping of orbitals
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B
The covalent nature
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C
The donation or sharing in electrons
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C The donation or sharing in electrons In a coordinate bond both the electrons in the bonded pair comes from a single atom whereas, in a covalent bond, electrons are mutually shared by both the atoms.
In ammonium ion, the fourth bond is formed by the donation of lone pair of N to H+.