Q. Which of the following are bidentate monoanion ligands ?
(1) Acetylacetonato
(2) Oxalato ion
(3) Dimethylglyoximato
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

 2359  178 Coordination Compounds Report Error

Solution:

Acetylacetonate is a bidentate ligand carrying unit negative charge. It coordinates through two oxygen atoms.

Oxalato ligand is a bidentate ligand and has two negative charges.

Dimethylglyoximato is a bidentate ligand. It is a monoanionligand.