Q8 / 180 · KCET 2025 · Chemistry

A ligand which has two different donor atoms and either of the two ligates with the central metal atom/ion in the complex is called $\qquad$

  • A
    Chelate ligand
  • B
    Unidentate ligand
  • C
    Polydentate ligand
  • Correct answer
    D
    Ambidentate ligand

Solution

Any ligand which has two different donor atoms and only one atom can ligate with metal is ambidentate ligand.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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