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EDTA⁴⁻ binds a metal ion through which donor atoms?
ASix oxygen atoms only
BTwo N and four O atoms
CFour N and two O atoms
DThree N and three O atoms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Two N and four O atoms
EDTA⁴⁻ is hexadentate, using its two nitrogen atoms and four carboxylate oxygen atoms.
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