alleryEthylenediamine (en) is best described as a:
AMonodentate ligand, with one donor atom per molecule
BBidentate ligand, with two N donor atoms per molecule
CTridentate ligand, with three donor atoms in chelation
DHexadentate ligand, with six donor atoms like EDTA
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Bidentate ligand, with two N donor atoms per molecule
Ethylenediamine has two nitrogen donor atoms; bidentate.
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