NEET2021Chemistry-Coordination Compounds
NEET 2021 Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Ethylene diaminetetraacetate (EDTA) ion is:
A
Hexadentate ligand with four “O” and two “N” donor atoms
B
Unidentate ligand
C
Bidentate ligand with two “N” donor atoms
D
Tridentate ligand with three “N” donor atoms
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
EDTA is a hexadentate ligand, meaning it can form six bonds with a metal ion, using four oxygen and two nitrogen atoms as donor sites.
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