Question:

Which of the following is not ambidentate ligand

Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
  • C2O4-2, H2O
  • EDTA-4, NO2
  • NO2, SCN-
  • SCN-, CN-
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct option is (A): C2O4-2, H2O
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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.