Multiple choice

Which of the following sets have only bidentate ligands?

  1. C2O42-, acac, dien, NO2-

  2. EDTA, en, acac, SCN-

  3. en, C2O42-, acac, dmpe

  4. EDTA, dmpe, SCN- , NO2-

  5. dien, acac, dmpe, C2O42-
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 Ethylenediammine (en): bidentate ligand Oxalate ion (C2O42-): bidentate ligand Acetylacetonate ion (acac): bidentate ligand Dimethylphosphinomethane (dmpe): bidentate ligand Thus, this option is correct.  

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