coordinating atom:The atom having bond with the central metal ion. monodentate ligand:There is only one coordination atom in the ligand. Polydentate ligand:The ligand have two or more coordination atoms.coordinating atom:The atom having bond with the central metal ion. monodentate ligand:There is only one coordination atom in the ligand. Polydentate ligand:The ligand have two or more coordination atoms