Stability of Coordination Compounds

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Stability of Coordination Compounds: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Stability Constant, Stepwise Stability Constant and Overall Stability Constant, Stability of Coordination Compound and Instability Constant or Dissociation Constant.

Important Questions on Stability of Coordination Compounds

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In the complexes  [Fe(H2O)6]3+, [Fe(CN)6]3, [Fe(C2O4)3]3and [FeCl6]3,  more stability is shown by

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The overall complex dissociation equilibrium constant for CrH2O63+ ion is 5×10-12. The overall stability constant of the complex is

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Ag++NH3AgNH3+; k1=6·8×10-3

AgNH3++NH3AgNH32+; k2=1.6×10-3

then the formation constant of AgNH32+ is

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The coordination complex that absorbs at higher wavelength is

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The most stable complex among the following is

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Equivalent conductance of 0.2 M aqueous solution of a weak monobasic acid (HA) is 10 S cm2 equv-1 and that at infinite dilution is 200 S cm2 equv-1. Dissociation constant of weak acid is :-

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Which of the following is correct order of stability?

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On the basis of stability of complex ion in the solution, complexes may be of two types, perfect and imperfect complexes. The stability depends upon the extent of dissociation which in turn depends upon the strength of metal-ligand bond. The stability of complex also depends upon charge on central metal  atom, basic nature of ligand, chelation, and nature of metal ion and ligand according to HSAB principle.

Which complex is most stable ?

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Consider the following equilibrium

  AgCl + 2NH 3 Ag NH 3 2 + + Cl -

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

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Consider the following equilibrium

  AgCl + 2NH 3 Ag NH 3 2 + + Cl -

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

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Which among the following is incorrect statement regarding A=Co(en)2Cl2+ and B=CoNH34Cl2+?

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Which set of ions gives complexes which are not kinetically labile?

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M+LML       Kf=4ML+LML2    Kf=3

What will be the Kf value for M+2LML2?

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Cotyledons are also called-

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Which complex in the following has the highest stability constant at 298 K?

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Point out incorrect stability order

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

i. Me-CH=CH-Me

ii. Me-CH=CH-O-Me

iii. O2 N-CH=CH-OMe

iv. Me-CH2-CH2-Me

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Ammonia forms the complex ion CuNH342+with copper ions in alkaline solution but not in acidic solution. What is the reason for it?

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What is the overall formation equilibrium constant for the ionML42- ion, given that β4 for this complex is 2.51013?