Which of the following compounds is a chelating agent?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following compounds is a chelating agent?
  1. EDTA
  2. NaCl
  3. H2O
  4. NH3

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is a chelating agent?
  • Step 1: Understand what a chelating agent is. A chelating agent is a substance that can bind to metal ions.
  • Step 2: Identify the compound EDTA. EDTA stands for ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.
  • Step 3: Recognize that EDTA has multiple binding sites that allow it to attach to metal ions.
  • Step 4: Conclude that since EDTA can bind to metal ions, it is classified as a chelating agent.
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