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EDTA has coordination number

A)  3                                            

B)         4

C)         5                                            

D)         6

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

Coordination number of the central atom or ion is determined by the number of sigma bonds formed by the ligand with the central atom or ion. \[\therefore \]EDTA (Ethylene diaminetetracetato) has \[C{{N}_{6}}\]