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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chelate ligands?

Options

  1. AThey use multiple donor atoms.
  2. BThey tend to form stable complexes.
  3. CThey have a low denticity.
  4. DThey increase the coordination number of the metal ion.

Correct answer

C. They have a low denticity.

Step-by-step solution

Chelate ligands have a higher denticity due to their ability to use multiple donor atoms.

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