NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
Which of the following options correctly explains the difference between unidentate and bidentate ligands with examples?
Options
- AUnidentate ligands can bond to a central metal ion through two donor atoms, while bidentate ligands bond throu
- BUnidentate ligands bond to a central metal ion through a single donor atom, while bidentate ligands bond throu
- CUnidentate ligands have a charge of +1, while bidentate ligands have a charge of +2. An example of an unidenta
- DUnidentate ligands can form only monodentate coordination complexes, while bidentate ligands can form both mon
Correct answer
B. Unidentate ligands bond to a central metal ion through a single donor atom, while bidentate ligands bond throu
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Unidentate ligands bond to a central metal ion through a single donor atom, while bidentate ligands bond through two donor atoms. An example of an unidentate ligand is H 2 O, and an example of a bidentate ligand is CO.