Which of the following choices can function as a bidentate ligand A) PH₃ B) Cl^- C) CN^- D) ^-OCH₂CH₂CH₂O^- E) CO

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A bidentate ligand is a ligand that can bond with a metal ion at two different points. Among the given choices, only D has multiple coordinating atoms (S, O, and N) that can bond with a metal ion at two different points, thus making it a bidentate ligand. The other choices either have only one coordinating atom (CO) or have multiple coordinating atoms but cannot form two bonds with a metal ion (A, B, C).

Which of the Following Choices Can Function as a Bidentate