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An ambidentate ligand is one which...

An ambidentate ligand is one which

A

is linked to the metal atom at two points

B

has two donor atons but only one of them has the capacity to form a coordinate bond.

C

has two donor atoms but either of the two can form a co-ordinate bond

D

forms chelate rings

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  • 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.

  • A ambidentate ligand is one which -

    A
    is linked to the metal atom at two points
    B
    has two donor atoms at two points
    C
    has two donor atoms but either of the two can form a co - ordinate bond
    D
    forms chelate rings

  • An ambident ligand is 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 co-ordinate bond [or a sigma`(sigma)` bond]
    C
    has two donor atoms, but either of two can form a co-ordinate bond
    D
    forms chelate rings

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