alleryStart learning →Reactions involving the formation of coordinate covalent bonds are classified as:
ALewis acid-base chemistry
BRedox transfer chemistry
CNuclear decay chemistry
DPhysical phase chemistry
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lewis acid-base chemistry
1. The bond type identifies the reaction class.
2. A Lewis acid accepts and a Lewis base donates a pair of electrons.
3. Together they form a coordinate covalent bond.
4. Reactions involving the formation of coordinate covalent bonds are classified as Lewis acid-base chemistry.
_Source: OpenStax Chemistry 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 15 'Equilibria of Other Reaction Classes', sections 15.1-15.3_
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