Which of the following is a polydentate ligand?
A)ammonia
B)oxalate ion
C)chloride ion
D)water
E)hydroxide ion

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A polydentate ligand is a ligand that has more than one donor atom, meaning it can form multiple bonds with a metal ion. Oxalate ion (CHO2−) has two oxygen atoms that can act as donor atoms, making it a bidentate ligand. Ammonia (NH3), chloride ion (Cl−), water (H2O), and hydroxide ion (OH−) are all monodentate ligands, meaning they only have one donor atom.

Which of the Following Is a Polydentate Ligand