Explain about multidentate ligand, Chemistry

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Q. Explain about Multidentate ligand?

A multidentate ligand which combines with a metal ion through two or more atoms on the ligand simultaneously is called a cheldting agent. The resulting complex is called a chelate compound..Consider the example of copper glycinate complex where two glycinates ' are combined with one copper ion as shown below:

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Such glycinate ion is joined through N and 0 to the copper ion simultaneously. Hence glycinate is acting as chelating agent.


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