A coordinate bond is a dative bond. Which of the following is true?

Options

A. Two atoms bond by sharing electrons from third atom.
B. Two atoms form bond by sharing their electrons.
C. Two atoms form bond and one of them provides both electrons.
D. Three atoms form bond by sharing their electrons.

Answer

C

Explanation

During the formation of a coordinate covalent bond, two atoms share an electron pair, but both the electrons for sharing are provided by one of the atoms called donor atom. The other atom is called an acceptor atom.