Multiple choice

Which of the following bonds is formed between a Lewis base & a Lewis acid ?

  1. Agostic bonds

  2. Bent bonds

  3. Dipolar bond

  4. π back bond
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Explanation

A dipolar bond, also known as dative covalent bond or coordinate bond is a kind of 2-centre, 2-electron covalent bond in which the two electrons derive from the same atom. Typically, a dipolar bond is formed when a Lewis base donates a pair of electrons to a Lewis acid.

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