Which of the following is a bidentate ligand?
A) cyanide ion
B) nitrite ion
C) ammonia
D) thiocyanate ion
E) ethylenediamine

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A bidentate ligand has two donor atoms that can coordinate to a central metal ion, forming two coordinate bonds. Ethylenediamine has two nitrogen atoms that can act as donor atoms, making it a bidentate ligand. The other options are monodentate ligands, meaning they have only one donor atom that can form a coordinate bond.

Which of the Following Is a Bidentate Ligand