Which one of the following could be a chelating ligand? A)NH₃ B)CH₃-CH₂-NH₂ C)NH₂-CH₂-CH₂-NH₂ D)CN^- E)any metal ion

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Chelating ligands are molecules that can form multiple bonds to a single metal ion. Option C, which represents a molecule with two nitrogen atoms that can each donate a pair of electrons to a metal ion, fits the description of a chelating ligand.

Which One of the Following Could Be a Chelating Ligand