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Among the following, which are ambidentate ligands?
(i) SCN−
(ii) NO−3
(iii) NO−2
(iv) C2O2−4

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(i) and (iii)
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(i) and (iv)
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(ii) and (iii)
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(ii) and (iv)
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Solution

The correct option is A (i) and (iii)
Ambidentate ligand has two or more donor atoms, but during complex formation, only one donor atom is attached to central metal. SCN ion has donor atoms N and S. It links to metal as either MSCN or MNCS. NO2 group has donor atoms N and O. It links to metal as either MONO or MNO2.

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