Which of the following choices can function as a monodentate ligand only A) (H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂) B) (^-O₂CCO₂^-) C) (H₂O) D) (^-OCH₂CH₂CH₂O^-) E) (H₂PCH₂CH₂PH₂)

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The ligand in choice C, H₂O, is a monodentate ligand because it can only coordinate to a metal ion through one atom (the sulfur atom), unlike the other choices which contain multiple coordinating atoms and can therefore function as multidentate ligands.

Which of the Following Choices Can Function as a Monodentate