Which statement is NOT true?
A)A monodentate ligand binds to a metal atom through only one atom.
B)A metal is multidentate if it can bind to more than one ligand.
C)Metal ions are Lewis acids.
D)Ligands are Lewis bases.
E)Most transition metals bind six ligand atoms.

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B is incorrect because it confuses the term "multidentate" with the ability of a metal to bind multiple ligands. "Multidentate" actually refers to a single ligand that can attach to a metal ion at multiple points, not the metal's ability to bind with multiple ligands.

Which Statement Is NOT True