Which of the following is an ambidentate

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

Which of the following is an ambidentate ligand?

Options:

SCN^-

C₂O₄^2-

EDTA

Correct Answer:

SCN^-

Explanation:

Ambidentate ligands: These are the ligands which have two donor atoms but at one time only one can be used.

In SCN^-, two atoms have lone pair, S and N. Either of these can be used.