A ligand with the structure shown below is: (The ligand has two phenol-O and one amine-N donor groups in a branched structure with tert-butyl substituents)

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Strategy:
 Analyze the described ligand structure to count the total number of atoms capable of donating a lone pair to a metal.

Step 1: Identify donor groups
Based on the text describing the ligand:
- "two phenol-O": Provides 2 oxygen donor atoms.
- "amine-N donor groups in a branched structure": Given the structural class described (e.g. EDDHA type or similar aminophenol branched ligands), it typically features 2 nitrogen donors to form the main backbone. (Wait, the question says "one amine-N

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