question_answer 64)

    Identify the correct statements for the behaviour of ethane-1, 2- diamine as a ligand. (a) It is a neutral ligand       (b) It is a didentate ligand (c) It is a chelating ligand               (d) It is a unidentate ligand

Answer:

                    (a, b, c) Molecular formula of ethane-1, 2-diamine is              (a) Ethane-1, 2-diamjne is a neutral ligand due to absence of any charge. (b) It is a didentate ligand due to presence of two donor sites one at each nitrogen atom of amino group. (c) It is a chelating, ligand due to its ability to chelate with the metal. Hence, options (a), (b) and (c) are correct choices.