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What is the difference between an ambidenate ligand and a chelating ligand?

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Solution :Ambidentate ligand: Ligands with has two different donor atoms and links to the metal ION through EITHER of them is called ambidenate ligand. For example `NO_2^(-) and SCN^(-)` .
Chelating ligand: When a di- or polydenate ligand uses its two or more donor atoms simultaneously to BIND to a single metal ion, it is called a chelating ligand.
For example: oxalate ion, ETHANE -1,2- DIAMINE.


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