Question 12
Chemical BondingWhich of the following represents the type of bonding present in ammonium chloride molecule?
- A.Ionic only
- B.Covalent only
- C.Ionic and dative covalent
- D.Dative covalent only
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Ionic and dative covalent)
Explanation
NH4+ forms when NH3 donates its lone pair to H+ (a dative bond), and NH4+ is held to Cl− by an ionic bond.