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STANDARD Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following is a tridentate ligand?
A
EDTA⁴⁻
B
(COO)₂²⁻
C
Dien
D
NO₂⁻
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Dien (diethylenetriamine) is a tridentate ligand because it has three donor atoms that can coordinate to a metal center.
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