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Coordination Compounds: Ligand types MCQ

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Ligand typesEasyQuestion 740002

Question

NH₃ is classified as which type of ligand?
  1. A
    Monodentate
    Correct
  2. B
    Bidentate
  3. C
    Polydentate
  4. D
    Bridging

Correct answer

Monodentate

Explanation

NH₃ donates one lone pair through the N atom — it binds to the metal through only one point. Hence it is a monodentate ligand.

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