Which of the following is considered a bidentate ligand? A) cyanide, CN^- B) thiocyanate, SCN^- C)oxalate, C₂O₄^2- D)nitrite, NO₂^- E) hydroxide, OH^-

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Oxalate is considered a bidentate ligand because it has two oxygen centers that can bind to a metal ion. The other options have only one binding site for a metal ion, making them monodentate ligands.

Which of the Following Is Considered a Bidentate Ligand