Which of the following is considered a bidentate ligand? A)Cyanide, CN ⁻ B)Thiocyanate, SCN ⁻ C)Oxalate, C ₂O ₄ ²⁻ D)Nitrite, NO ₂ ⁻ E)Hydroxide, OH ⁻

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Oxalate is a bidentate ligand because it has two binding sites (two sets of lone pair electrons) that can coordinate with a metal ion, forming two metal-ligand bonds. The other options are monodentate ligands as they have only one binding site.

Which of the Following Is Considered a Bidentate Ligand