Question:

A chelating agent has two or more than two donor atoms to bind to a single metal ion. Which of the following is not a chelating agent?

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • Thiosulphato
  • Oxalato
  • Glycinato
  • Ethane-$1,2$-diamine
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Thiosulphate $(S_{2}O^{2-}_{3})$ is a unidentate ligand.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.