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Question
Which ligand is an example of a bidentate ligand?
Explanation
A bidentate ligand binds to a metal ion through two donor atoms. Ethane-1,2-diamine (H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂, abbreviated as en) has two nitrogen atoms that can donate electron pairs, making it bidentate.
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