WAEC Chemistry 2015 Objective — Question 14
Question 14 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The bond formed when ammonia reacts with hydrogen ion to form ammonium ion is
- A. covalent
- B. dativeCorrect
- C. hydrogen bond
- D. ionic
Explanation
The bond between ammonia and H⁺ to form NH₄⁺ is a coordinate (dative) covalent bond, since the nitrogen atom donates both electrons for the bond.
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