Question
Chemistry Question on coordination compounds
Which of the following is a negatively charged bidentate ligand ?
A
Dimethyl glyoximato
B
Cyano
C
Ethylene diamine
D
Acetato
Answer
Dimethyl glyoximato
Explanation
Solution
Bidentate ligands have two coordinating sites. The structure of the given ligands are as
en and dmg both are bidentate ligands but only dmg is negatively charged, so it is the correct answer.