NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
What is an ambidentate ligand, and which of the following examples demonstrates ambidentate behaviour?
Options
- AAn ambidentate ligand can bond to a central metal ion through two different donor atoms simultaneously. Exampl
- BAn ambidentate ligand can form coordination bonds with a central metal ion through two different donor atoms,
- CAn ambidentate ligand can bond to a central metal ion through a single donor atom. Example: H 2 O.
- DAn ambidentate ligand can only bond to metal ions through the nitrogen atom. Example: NO 2 − .
Correct answer
B. An ambidentate ligand can form coordination bonds with a central metal ion through two different donor atoms,
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) An ambidentate ligand can form coordination bonds with a central metal ion through two different donor atoms, but not simultaneously in the same complex. Example: SCN − .