A ligand with a single donor atom is called ________.
A)monodentate
B)bidentate
C)polydentate
D)a chelate
E)a chelon

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A ligand with a single donor atom is called monodentate. Bidentate ligands have two donor atoms, polydentate ligands have multiple donor atoms, chelate ligands involve the binding of a ligand to a metal ion through multiple coordination sites, and chelon is not a recognized term in chemistry.

A Ligand with a Single Donor Atom Is Called ________