Question

Write the number of donor atoms present in EDTA during the formation of the complex.

Answer 1

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a hexadentate ligand, meaning it has six donor atoms that participate in the formation of a complex.

Complex Formation:

• EDTA can chelate metal ions by donating electron pairs from these six donor atoms, forming a stable octahedral complex.
• It is widely used in analytical chemistry, medicine, and industrial applications for metal ion sequestration.