What is the difference between a unidentate and a multidentate ligand?

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What is the difference between a unidentate and a multidentate ligand?

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A unidentate ligand is a ligand that binds to a metal ion through a single donor atom, while a multidentate ligand is a ligand that binds to a metal ion through multiple donor atoms. For example, ammonia is a unidentate ligand, while ethylenediamine is a bidentate ligand.

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