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STANDARD Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Among the following, which are ambidentate ligands. (i) SCN⁻ (ii) NO₃⁻ (iii) NO₂⁻ (iv) C₂O₄²⁻
A
(i) and (iii)
B
(i) and (iv)
C
(ii) and (iii)
D
(ii) and (iv)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
SCN⁻ and NO₂⁻ are ambidentate ligands because they can coordinate through more than one atom. SCN⁻ can bind through sulfur or nitrogen, and NO₂⁻ can bind through nitrogen or oxygen.
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