The compound or complex lon which has a ring in its structure?
Correct answer: B. Chelate
- A. Poly-dentate ligand
- B. Chelate
- C. Mono dentate ligand
- D. hydrate
Explanation
Chelate ligands are a type of poly-dentate ligands that can form a ring structure with a metal ion by donating multiple lone pairs of electrons. The term "chelate" comes from the Greek word "chele," meaning claw, indicating the ligand's ability to wrap around the metal ion. So, a compound with a ring structure involving a metal ion is a chelate
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