Which of the following ligands is expected to be bidentate?

C H_{3} N H_{2}

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C H_{3} C \equiv N

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B r

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C_{2} O_{4}^{2 -}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C_{2} O_{4}^{2 -}$
When a ligand has two groups or atoms that are capable of bonding to the central metal atom, it is said to be bidentate. Thus the only ligand, which is expected to be bidentate is $C_{2} O_{4}^{2 -}$ as

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