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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.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Colour and Magnetic Properties and Stability and Importance
[Ni(en)2]2+ (Ni₂+, d8) with 2 bidentate en (4 donor atoms) is square planar, using dsp2 hybridization.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Bonding - Valence Bond Theory and Hybridisation
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