MHT CET Chemistry question

An ambident Ligand is one which

(A)Is linked to the metal atom through two donor atoms
(B)Has two donor atoms, but only one of them has the capacity to form a co-ordinate [or a sigma () bond]
(C)Has two donor atoms, but either of two can form a co-ordinate bondCorrect
(D)Forms chelate rings

Answer: (C)

Solution

An ambident (ambidentate) ligand has two possible donor atoms but binds through only one at a time, either of the two being able to form the co-ordinate bond (e.g.

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