MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1776

In a reaction between ammonia and a proton, a new bond is formed. What species represents the product containing a coordinate covalent bond?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #1776

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a reaction between ammonia and a proton, a new bond is formed. What species represents the product containing a coordinate covalent bond?

    • A) CH4
    • B) H2O
    • C) NH4+
    • D) NaCl

    Answer: NH4+

    Explanation: The NH4+ ion forms through a coordinate covalent bond; CH4 is tempting but only involves standard sharing of valence electrons.