What name is given to the species that has the ability to hold the metal atom, in the complex ion, like a claw?
A) Claw complex
B) Grasp agent
C) Chelating agent
D) Clutch ligand
E) Clasp a ligand

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The term "chelating" comes from the Greek word "chele" which means claw. Chelating agents are able to hold the metal atom in the complex ion like a claw, surrounding it from several sides to form a stable coordination compound.

What Name Is Given to the Species That Has the Ability