coordinate bond
A 'coordinate bond,' also known as a 'dative bond,' is crucial in understanding complex chemical structures and reactions, especially in coordination compounds.
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Definition
C1Physical Chemistry
(technical, academic)A type of covalent bond where both electrons shared come from the same atom.
Example
- In the ammonium ion (NH₄⁺), the nitrogen atom forms a coordinate bond by donating a lone pair to a hydrogen ion (H⁺).
C2Coordination Chemistry
(technical, academic)A bond between a central metal atom and its ligands, where the ligands donate a pair of electrons to the metal.
Example
- In the complex ion [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻, each cyanide ligand forms a coordinate bond with the iron center.
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