What are chelate metal ions??
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When a di-or poly-dentate (ligands which have two donor atoms are called di-dentate and ligands which have more than two donor atoms are called poly-dentate ligands), ligand uses its two or more donor atoms to bind the same central metal atom or ion, it is called chelation. The resulting complex has ring structures and the ligand coordinating through two or more donor groups is called chelating ligands. Some common example of chelating ligands are:
Carbonate ion, oxalate ion (ox2-), ethylenediamine (en) etc.
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When a di-or poly-dentate (ligands which have two donor atoms are called di-dentate and ligands which have more than two donor atoms are called poly-dentate ligands), ligand uses its two or more donor atoms to bind the same central metal atom or ion, it is called chelation. The resulting complex has ring structures and the ligand coordinating through two or more donor groups is called chelating ligands. Some common example of chelating ligands are:
Carbonate ion, oxalate ion (ox2-), ethylenediamine (en) etc.
Thank You!