Stability of coordination compounds
Stability of coordination compounds: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Stability Constant,Stepwise Stability Constant and Overall Stability Constant,Factors Affecting the Stability of Complex Compounds etc.
Important Questions on Stability of coordination compounds
Explain, how the nature of ligand affects the stability of coordination complex.

Define overall stability constant of a complex.

Consider the following equilibrium
White precipitate of AgCl appears on adding which of the following ?

Consider the following equilibrium
White precipitate of AgCl appears on adding which of the following ?

Explain the factors affecting the stability of coordination compounds.

Which one is more stable in the following pair of complexes? Give reasons.
and

Which one is more stable in the following pair of complex? Give reasons.
and

Which one is more stable in the following pair of complex? Give reasons.
and

Compare R.E.B.(Rotational Energy Barrier) for the given molecules:

Ammonia forms the complex ion with copper ions in alkaline solution but not in acidic solution. What is the reason for it?

What is the ratio of uncomplexed to complexed ion in a solution that is in , if the stability constant of is ?

The most stable ion is

The most stable ion is

The most stable ion is
