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,Factors Affecting the Stability of Complex Compounds etc.

Important Questions on Stability of coordination compounds

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Explain, how the nature of ligand affects the stability of coordination complex.

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Define overall stability constant of a complex.

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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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Explain the factors affecting the stability of coordination compounds. 

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

[Co(H2O)6]2+ and [Co(NH3)6]2+
 

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

K4[Fe(CN)6] and K3[Fe(CN)6]

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Which one is more stable in the following pair of complex? Give reasons.
[Co(NO2)6]4- and [Co(NO2)6]3-
 

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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 ratio of uncomplexed to complexed Zn2+ ion in a solution that is 10 M in NH3, if the stability constant of ZnNH342+ is 3×109?

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The most stable ion is