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What does the denticity of a ligand refer to?

Options

  1. AThe number of ligating groups in a complex
  2. BThe charge on the ligand
  3. CThe size of the ligand
  4. DThe coordination number of the metal ion

Correct answer

A. The number of ligating groups in a complex

Step-by-step solution

The denticity of a ligand indicates the number of ligating groups it uses to bind to a central metal ion in a complex.

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