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Which of the following is a bidentate ligand?

  1. A NH₃
  2. B Cl⁻
  3. C H₂O
  4. D en (ethylenediamine) Correct answer

Solution

en (ethylenediamine, NH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂) has two donor N atoms — it is a bidentate (chelating) ligand. NH₃ and H₂O are monodentate.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Compounds · Topic: Ligands and Coordination Number

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