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An ambidentate ligand in one which...

An ambidentate ligand in one which

A

is linked to the metal atom through two donor atoms

B

has two donor atoms, but only one of them has the capacity to form a coordinate bond [or a sigma `(sigma)` bond]

C

has two donor atoms, but either of two can form a coordinate bond

D

form chelate rings.

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