how ligands are classified? explain with suitable examples
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In a complex compound those atoms which donate electron pair to the central metal atom is called legend. These are of three types
1. Monodentate legend- In this legend only one atom can donate electron pair like NH3
2. bidentate legend- In this legend two atoms can donate electron pair like N02( nitrogen or oxygen can donate)
3. Polydentate legend- Two or more atoms can donate like Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
1. Monodentate legend- In this legend only one atom can donate electron pair like NH3
2. bidentate legend- In this legend two atoms can donate electron pair like N02( nitrogen or oxygen can donate)
3. Polydentate legend- Two or more atoms can donate like Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
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