The bonds between the zinc ion and the nitrogen atoms in the complex Zn(NH₃)₄²⁺ are best described as ________

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The complex Zn(NH₃)₄²F1F1F1S1^F1F1F10 contains a coordination bond between the lone pair on the nitrogen atom of the ligand and the empty d-orbital on the zinc ion. This type of bond is known as a coordinate covalent bond, where one atom donates both electrons. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the bond between the zinc ion and the nitrogen atoms in this complex.

The Bonds Between the Zinc Ion and the Nitrogen Atoms