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Which of the following ligands forms a chelate complex?

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Common chelating ligands: Oxalate (\(C_2O_4^{2-}\)), Ethylenediamine (en), EDTA. They form stable ring complexes (Chelate effect).
  • Ammonia
  • Water
  • NO\(_2\)
  • Oxalate ion
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The Correct Option is D

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Concept: A
chelate complex is formed when a ligand attaches to a metal ion through
two or more donor atoms, creating a ring structure. Such ligands are called
polydentate ligands.
Step 1: Understand ligand types.
  • Monodentate ligand → one donor atom
  • Bidentate ligand → two donor atoms (forms chelate)

Step 2: Analyze the given ligands.
(A) Ammonia (NH\(_3\)): Monodentate ligand → binds through nitrogen only.
(B) Water (H\(_2\)O): Monodentate ligand → binds through oxygen.
(C) NO\(_2\): Usually acts as ambidentate but not chelating in typical coordination.
(D) Oxalate ion (C\(_2\)O\(_4^{2-}\)): Bidentate ligand with two oxygen donor atoms. Forms a ring with the metal → chelation.
Step 3: Conclusion. \[ \therefore \text{Chelating ligand = Oxalate ion} \]
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