When a cation gets hydrated, normally the bond formed between cation and water molecule is:

dative bond

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ionic bond

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covalent bond

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hydrogen bond

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Solution

The correct option is B dative bond
Cation is positively charged (less electrons) ion. Since, it is electron deficient, it forms a dative bond with the lone pair of electrons of oxygen atom of the water molecule.

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