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What type of ligand the ethylenediamine is?

Options

  1. AMonodentate
  2. BBidentatae
  3. CHexadentate
  4. DAmbidentate

Correct answer

B. Bidentatae

Step-by-step solution

Ethylenediamine ( H₂N-CH₂-CH₂-NH₂ ) contains two nitrogen atoms, each possessing a lone pair of electrons. It can donate these two pairs of electrons to a central metal atom or ion, forming two coordinate bonds. Therefore, ethylenediamine is a bidentate ligand. Answer: Bidentatae

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