Stability of Coordination Compounds

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Stability of Coordination Compounds: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Stability Constant, Stepwise Stability Constant and Overall Stability Constant 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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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 complex in the following has the highest stability constant at 298 K?

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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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Of the following complex ion, the one that probably has the largest overall formation constant, Kf , is

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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?

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What is the ratio of uncomplexed to complexed Zn2+ ion in a solution that is 10 M NH3. if the stability constant of [Zn(NH3)4]2+ is 3 × 109 ?

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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