RE-NEET2024Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

RE-NEET 2024 Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following is not an ambidentate ligand?

A

C₂O₄²⁻

B

SCN⁻

C

NO₂⁻

D

CN⁻

Correct Answer

Option 1

Detailed Explanation

C₂O₄²⁻ is a bidentate ligand, not ambidentate. Ambidentate ligands can bind through two different atoms, such as SCN⁻ and NO₂⁻.

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