noun as in strong fondness

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chelate ligand, ambidentate ligand

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Example:The ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a chelate ligand that forms a central complex with the metal ion.

Definition:A type of multidentate ligand that forms a ring around the metal center, enhancing stability.

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Example:Salicylate is an ambidentate ligand that can coordinate either to the hydroxyl or the carboxylate group, leading to different complexes.

Definition:A ligand that can coordinate to a central metal center in more than one way, forming different types of complexes.

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