Electron-pair donor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003761",
  "term": "Electron-pair donor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A molecule or ion that has at least one lone pair of electrons available for donation to an electron-pair acceptor, forming a dative covalent bond. This chemical behavior is the definition of a Lewis base. Species like the ammonia molecule (NH₃), with its lone pair on the nitrogen atom, and anions such as the chloride ion (Cl⁻) are common examples of electron-pair donors.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Lewis base"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1110 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/electron-pair-donor/"
}