Question

In a classroom discussion, Sajan argued that CN^-, OH^-, Cl^- etc. are examples for neutral ligands.

1. Do you agree with his argument?

2. If not, give a reason with the help of examples. 

3. What do you mean by chelating ligand and chelation?

Answer 1

1. No.

2. They are charged ligands.

3. If a polydentate ligand is coordinated to the metals, a ring structure is obtained. It is called chelate and the phenomenon is called chelation.