STANDARD Chemistry Ligands and Chelation Assertion Reason Question
Assertion : EDTA forms complex with divalent metals of 3d-series in the ratio of 1 : 1. Reason : EDTA has 4 – COOH groups.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
EDTA is a hexadentate ligand. It forms complexes with central metal in the ratio 1 : 1 by binding through two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms. The reason given is true but not the correct explanation.
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