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JAMB Chemistry 2009 Question 11

Question 11

Chemical Bonding

The type of bonding in [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is

  1. A.coordinate
  2. B.electrovalent
  3. C.metallic
  4. D.covalent
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Answer: A (coordinate)

Explanation

Each NH3 donates its lone pair to the Cu2+ ion, forming dative (coordinate) bonds.