Which of the following is an example of a chelating agent?
A)Bidentate ligand
B)Polydentate ligand
C)Both bidentate and polydentate ligands are chelating agents.
D)None of these choices is correct.

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Both bidentate ligands (which have two binding sites) and polydentate ligands (which have multiple binding sites) are capable of binding to a central metal ion through multiple coordination bonds. This type of binding, known as chelation, is important in many biological and chemical processes. Therefore, both bidentate and polydentate ligands are chelating agents.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Chelating