Which of the following molecules does not have coordinate bonds?
A
CH3−NC
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B
CO
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C
O3
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D
CO2−3
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Solution
The correct option is DCO2−3 The carbonate ion contains only covalent bonds. A coordinate bond is not present in carbonate ion.
Methyl isocyanide, carbon monoxide, and ozone contain coordinate bonds. In Methyl isocyanide, the dative bond is present between N and C of isocyanide ion.
In CO, the dative bond is present between C and O. In O3, the dative bond is present between 2 oxygen atoms.