J & K CET Engineering J and K - CET Engineering Solved Paper-2011

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    Among the following the ambidentate ligand is

    A)  \[{{H}_{2}}NC{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}N{{H}_{2}}\]

    B)  \[CO_{3}^{2-}\]

    C)  \[NO_{2}^{-}\]

    D) \[{{C}_{2}}O_{4}^{2-}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Ligand which can ligate through two different  atoms is called ambidentate ligand. \[\text{NO}_{2}^{-}\]ion is a ambidentate ligand. It can coordinate either through nitrogen or through oxygen to a central metal atom/ion.


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