Q293
Which is not a chelating compound?
A.
EDTA
B.
CDMA
AnswerC.
EDDHA
D.
HEDTA
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
A chelating agent is a chemical compound that reacts with metal ions to form stable, water soluble metal complexes.EDTA – Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid is a chelating agent.
EDDHA – Ethylenediamine-N, N'-bis (2-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid) is also a chelating agent.
HEDTA – Hydroxyethylenediaminetriacetic acid. It can also chelate to form salts.
Thus, CDMA is a nonchelating agent.