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What aer ambidentate ligands? Give an example.

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Monodentate ligands contain more than one coordinatig atoms. Example, `CN^(-)`.
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  • Which one is ambidentate ligand?

    A
    `SO_(3)^(2-)`
    B
    `CN^(-)`
    C
    `NH_(3)`
    D
    `H_(2)O`

  • Which one is ambidentate ligand

    A
    `SO_(3)^(2-)`
    B
    `CN^(-)`
    C
    `NH_(3)`
    D
    `H_(2)O`

  • 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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