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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

Which of the following is a bidentate ligand?

Options:

NH3

H2O

en

Both (1) and (2)

Correct Answer:

en

Explanation:

en (ethylenediamine) is a bidentate ligand having two nitrogen donor atoms.

H2N—CH2—CH2—NH2