question

define the following terms with a suitable example of each :
(a) chelate complex
(b) ambidentate ligand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)chelatecomplex: the complex formed by the ligand that contains two donor atoms positioned in a way such that a five or six numbered ring is formed with the mi ion. the ring formed iscalled chelate ring.

for eg:

 

(b)ambidentateligand: unidentate ligands containing more than one co-ordinating atoms are called ambidentate ligands.

for eg: