What is an ambidentate ligand?

  • A
    $A$ ligand that attaches to the metal atom through two points.
  • B
    $A$ ligand that contains two donor atoms but only one of them can form a coordinate bond at a time.
  • C
    $A$ ligand that contains two donor atoms and can form two coordinate bonds simultaneously.
  • D
    $A$ ligand that forms a chelate ring.

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