All of the Following Molecules or Ions Can Act as Polydentate

question 3

Multiple Choice

All of the following molecules or ions can act as polydentate ligands EXCEPT ____.

• A) phenanthroline; C₁₂H₈N₂
• B) acetylacetate ion; CH₃COCHCOCH₃^-
• C) oxalate ion; C₂O₄^2-
• D) ethylenediamine; H₂NCH₂CH₂NH2
• E) dimethylamine; (CH₃)₂NH₂

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