Multiple choice

Complexes having bidentate ligands are known as

  1. co-ordination sphere

  2. chelates

  3. central metal atom or ion

  4. complex ion

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bidentate ligands are often referred to as chelating ligands because they can grab a metal atom in two places. A complex that contains a chelating ligand is called a chelate.

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