CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2024 - Question 27

Chemistry 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 27: The bond formed between H2O and H+ to form the hydroxonium H3O is: 

The bond formed between H2O and H+ to form the hydroxonium H3O is: 
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

The bond between H2O and H+ to form H O   is dative bond/coordinate bond.
The lone pair of electrons shared by H2O and H+ in the union is donated by
H2O