coordinate bond

Question

In the formation of NH₄⁺ from NH₃ and H⁺, the type of bond formed is:

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A **Coordinate (Dative) Bond** is a covalent bond in which both electrons come from the same atom.
- **Ammonia ($NH_3$)** has one lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom.
- The **Hydrogen ion ($H^+$)** has an empty $1s$ orbital.
- Nitrogen donates its lone pair of electrons to the empty orbital of $H^+$.
- Once formed, this bond is indistinguishable from the other 3 normal covalent $N-H$ bonds.

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coordinate bond

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