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Which of the following are bidentate monoanion ligands?
(1) Acetylacetonato
(2) Oxalato ion
(3) Dimethylglyoximato
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1 only
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B
1 and 3 only
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C
2 only
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D
2 and 3 only
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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Acetylacetonate is a bidentate ligand carrying unit negative charge. It coordinates through two oxygen atoms.
Oxalato ligand is a bidentate ligand and has two negative charges.
Dimethylglyoximato is a bidentate ligand. It is a neutral ligand.

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