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How many EDTA molecules are required to make an octahedral complex with a Ca+2 ion?

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a

Six

b

Three

c

One

d

Two

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Since EDTA is a hexadentate ligand, only one molecule of EDTA is needed to create an octahedral complex.

Hence, the correct option is option (D) one.

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How many EDTA molecules are required to make an octahedral complex with a Ca+2 ion?