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Dien is an example of

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a

bidentate ligand

b

hexadentate ligand

c

monodentate ligand

d

tridentate ligand

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Tridentate ligand is an example of dien.

Following is the structure of Dien (Diethylenetriamine). 

H2NCH2CH2NHCH2CH2NH2

It is a tridentate ligand since it has three donor atoms. Donor atoms are present in every nitrogen atom.
Hexadentate ligand EDTA4 is one of them. Bidentate ligand (COO)22 is one of them. Monodentate ligands include NO2.

Hence, option C is correct.

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