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Chemistry Question on coordination compounds

Among the following the ambidentate ligand is

A

H2NCH2CH2NH2H_2NCH_2CH_2NH_2

B

CO32−CO_3^{2-}

C

NO2−NO_{2}^{-}

D

C2O42−C_{2}O_{4}^{2-}

Answer

NO2−NO_{2}^{-}

Explanation

Solution

Ligand which can ligate through two different atoms is called ambidentate ligand. NO2−NO_{2}^{-} ion is a ambidentate ligand. It can coordinate either through nitrogen or through oxygen to a central metal atom/ion.