Which of the following ligands is considered a bidentate ligand according to Wer

Practice Questions

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Which of the following ligands is considered a bidentate ligand according to Werner's theory?
  1. NH3
  2. EDTA
  3. Cl-
  4. H2O

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following ligands is considered a bidentate ligand according to Werner's theory?
  • Step 1: Understand what a ligand is. A ligand is a molecule that can bond to a metal ion.
  • Step 2: Learn about bidentate ligands. Bidentate ligands can attach to a metal ion at two different points.
  • Step 3: Identify the ligands in the question: EDTA, NH3, Cl-, and H2O.
  • Step 4: Determine the bonding capabilities of each ligand. NH3, Cl-, and H2O can only bond at one point, making them monodentate ligands.
  • Step 5: Recognize that EDTA can bond at two points, which makes it a bidentate ligand.
  • Step 6: Conclude that according to Werner's theory, EDTA is the bidentate ligand among the options given.
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