Why is H2O called a Unidentate ligand even though it has 2 pairs of electrons?

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In H₂O, both lone pairs are on the oxygen. There would be only one binding site between H₂Ohe central metal. So it is a unidentate.
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Why is H2O called a Unidentate ligand even though it has 2 pairs of electrons?

Dear student, In H2O, both lone pairs are on the oxygen. There would be only one binding site between H2Ohe central metal. So it is a unidentate. Regards

Dear student,
In H₂O, both lone pairs are on the oxygen. There would be only one binding site between H₂Ohe central metal. So it is a unidentate.
Regards