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Central Atom and Ligands

EDTA is a mul...

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EDTA is a multidentate ligand. Its denticity (multiplicity) is __________ .

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EDTA is a multidentate ligand. Its denticity (multiplicity) is 6. EDTA coordinates through 4 O atoms and 2 N atoms.

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