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Question
Give an example for each of the following statement.
Formation of coordinate covalent bond between NH3 ➝ BF3 molecules
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Solution
NH3 ➝ BF3 is a compound formed by coordinate covalent bonding. Here one pair of electrons from ammonia molecule is shared with electron deficit boron trifluoride. This type of bonding is also known as Dative bond.
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