Multiple choice

Which of the following sets represents bidentate ligands only?

  1. en, C2O42-, acac, dmpe

  2. EDTA, dmpe, SCN‑, NO2-

  3. dien, acac, dmpe, C2O42-

  4. EDTA, en, acac, SCN‑

  5. C2O42-, acac, dien, NO2-
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Explanation

Ethylenediammine (en): Bidentate ligand Oxalate ion (C2O42-): Bidentate ligand Acetylacetonate ion (acac): Bidentate ligand Dimethylphosphinomethane (dmpe): Bidentate ligand

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