What is a coordinate bond ?
Coordinate bond is a covalent bond in which the shared pair of electrons is contributed by one of the atoms only. A coordinate bond is denoted by an arrow (→) pointing towards the acceptor atom.
Coordinate bond is a covalent bond in which the shared pair of electrons is contributed by one of the atoms only. A coordinate bond is denoted by an arrow (→) pointing towards the acceptor atom.
A coordinate bond is a covalent bond formed between two atoms in which the shared pair of electrons is contributed by only one of the atoms. The atom providing the electron pair is called the donor atom.