Post-UTME Chemistry 2010 Objective — Question 7
Question 7 of 11 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The bond formed between H2O and H+ to form the hydroxonium ion is —
- A. co-ordinate covalencyCorrect
- B. electrovalent
- C. Covalent
- D. Ionic
Explanation
The lone pair on the oxygen atom of water is donated to H+, forming a coordinate (dative) covalent bond.
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