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How Many Coordinate Bonds Does EDTA Form?


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The number of coordinate bonds formed by EDTA:

  • The formula for EDTA is [CH2N(CH2CO2H)2]2, it contains two amines and four carboxylates in its structure.
  • It is a hexadentate chelating agent and the amines and carboxylate group can help them to attach the metal ion.

Thus, its coordination number is 6 and can form six-coordinate bonds.


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