Assertion : $N O_{2}^{-}$ is an ambident ligand. Reason: $N O_{2}^{-}$ is a Lewis base.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

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Solution

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
Ambidentate: Ligands which can attach a metal atom through more than one way /atom.
Also, $N O_{2}^{-}$ because it can donate its lone pair of electrons and acts as a base.

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Assertion :NO−2 is an ambident ligand. Reason: NO−2 is a Lewis base.

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for AssertionAmbidentate: Ligands which can attach a metal atom through more than one way /atom.Also, NO−2 because it can donate its lone pair of electrons and acts as a base.

Assertion : $N O_{2}^{-}$ is an ambident ligand. Reason: $N O_{2}^{-}$ is a Lewis base.

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
Ambidentate: Ligands which can attach a metal atom through more than one way /atom.
Also, $N O_{2}^{-}$ because it can donate its lone pair of electrons and acts as a base.