Which type of ligand is EDTA?
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- Monodentate
- Hexadentate
- Bidentate
- Tridentate
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a hexadentate ligand, meaning it can donate six pairs of electrons to a central metal atom or ion. It is commonly used in coordination chemistry to form stable complexes with metal ions. Thus, the correct answer is Option (B).
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