Examples of polydentate in the following topics:
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- Chelation is the formation or presence of two or more separate coordinate bonds between a polydentate (multiple bonded) ligand and a single central atom.
- Thus, proteins, polysaccharides, and polynucleic acids are excellent polydentate ligands for many metal ions.
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- Ligands that bind via more than one atom are often termed polydentate or chelating.
- A classic example of a polydentate ligand is the hexadentate chelating agent EDTA, which is able to bond through six sites, completely surrounding some metals.
- There are several types of polydentate ligands which can be characterized based on how they interact with the central ion.
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- Polydentate (multiple bonded) ligands consist of several donor atoms, several of which are bound to the central atom or ion.
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- Polydentate ligands (e.g., ethylenediamine, oxalate) receive bis-, tris-, tetrakis-, etc.