In a classroom discussion, Sajan argued that CN-, OH-, Cl- etc. are ex

1.	In a classroom discussion, Sajan argued that CN-, OH-, Cl- etc. are examples for neutral ligands.1. Do you agree with his argument?2. If not, give a reason with the help of examples. 3. What do you mean by chelating ligand and chelation?
Answer» 1. No. 2. They are charged ligands. 3. If a polydentate ligand is coordinated to the metals, a ring structure is obtained. It is called chelate and the phenomenon is called chelation.

In a classroom discussion, Sajan argued that CN-, OH-, Cl- etc. are examples for neutral ligands.1. Do you agree with his argument?2. If not, give a reason with the help of examples. 3. What do you mean by chelating ligand and chelation?

Answer»

1. No.

2. They are charged ligands.

3. If a polydentate ligand is coordinated to the metals, a ring structure is obtained. It is called chelate and the phenomenon is called chelation.