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How many EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetate) unit(s) are required to make an octahedral complex with a Ca2+ ion?
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE Main
Options:
  • A Six
  • B Three
  • C One
  • D Two
Solution:
1331 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: One
As EDTA is hexadentate ligand. Hence, only one EDTA (ethylenediamine tetraacetate) molecule is required to make an octahedral complex with Ca2+.


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