NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifePractice
The chelating ligand used to remove excess of copper and iron in chelate therapy is
Options
- AD-penicillamine
- Boxalate ion
- CEDTA
- Dethylenediamine
Correct answer
A. D-penicillamine
Step-by-step solution
Excess of copper and iron are removed by the chelating ligands D-pencilliamine and desferrioxime B via the formation of coordination compounds. D-Penicillamine is used to chelate and remove copper and is a useful treatment for patients with Wilson's disease. Deferoxamine and deferasirox are chelating agents that help remove excess iron from the body. Calcium ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (CaNaEDTA) is given as an injection to treat severe lead poisoning.