NEET2026Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

NEET 2026 Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following is an ambidentate ligand?

A

Ethane1,2diamineEthane^{-1},²⁻diamine

B

Ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion

C

Thiocyanate

D

Oxalate

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

An ambidentate ligand is a ligand which has two different donor atoms and either of the two ligates in a complex. Thiocyanate (SCN⁻) is an ambidentate ligand.

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