In descriptive chemistry, what does "chelation" mean?

In descriptive chemistry, what does

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AFormation of hydrogen bonds within a single molecule
BFormation of Van der Waals interactions between multiple molecules
CFormation of a complex where a metal ion is bonded to a single molecule (ligand) through multiple bonds
DBonding of a metal ion with a single atom
EFormation of ionic bonds between different molecules

✓ Correct answer: C. Formation of a complex where a metal ion is bonded to a single molecule (ligand) through multiple bonds Answer: Formation of a complex where a metal ion is bonded to a single molecule (ligand) through multiple bonds Chelation involves a single ligand forming multiple bonds with a metal ion, effectively creating a ring structure. This can stabilize the metal ion and is often seen in biological systems, where metal ions are involved in enzyme active sites or transport mechanisms.

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