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What meant by chelate ? Give an example.

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It is a complex compound in which atoms of same molecule form a cyclic ring with the central metal ion.
(i) Orthophenanthroline forms a five membered chelate with ferrous ion.
(ii) Ethylene diammine forms a chelate with nickel ions.
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