Question

Which of the following molecule or ions is a bidentate ligand?

• A. $C_2{O}_4^2$
• B. $B{r}_2{}^{+}$
• C. $C{H}_{3}N{H}_2$
• D. $C{H}_3-C\equiv N$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Bidentate ligands are those ligand which can coordinate to metal atom by two donor atoms. e.g.