Understanding Dative Bonding: Definition, Examples, and Importance

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Dative bonding, also known as coordination complex bonding, involves the sharing of a pair of electrons from a single atom, differing from covalent bonding where electrons come from two atoms. This type of bonding typically occurs in compounds where one atom has unbonded lone pair electrons in its valence shell, allowing it to donate those electrons to another atom. A common example is the nitrogen atom in neutral molecules, which can participate in dative bonding due to its lone pairs. Identifying dative bonds in compounds requires recognizing the presence of these lone pairs and understanding the bonding context. Understanding dative bonding is crucial for grasping the behavior of coordination complexes in chemistry.
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Same as coordination complex bond.
 
ok, dative bonding is the same as coordination complex bonding, but could you pls tell me what really happens in this?

I know in this type , the shared pair of electrons comes from the same atom instead of two (that is, unlike in covalent), but if I'm given any type of compond, i want to be able to identify whether it is a dative bond or not, and in what kind of compounds does it generally occur?
 
Dative bonding occurs when atoms that have unbonded lone pair electrons in their valence shell contribute to bonding. Best example is the nitrogen atom in neutral molecules.
 
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