Chapter 17, Problem 17.55QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formation constant expression for the given complex ion has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Formation constant:

• It is the equilibrium constant for the reaction of a metal with a ligand.
• This constant is often used to indicate the strength of the bonds.

The general formation reaction between a metal and a ligand is given below:

$\text{M}\text{+}\text{L}\stackrel{}{\rightleftharpoons }\text{ML}$

The formation constant is given below:

${\text{K}}_{\text{f}}\text{=}\frac{\left[\text{ML}\right]}{\left[\text{M}\right]\left[\text{L}\right]}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formation constant expression for the given complex ion has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Formation constant:

• It is the equilibrium constant for the reaction of a metal with a ligand.
• This constant is often used to indicate the strength of the bonds.

The general formation reaction between a metal and a ligand is given below:

$\text{M}\text{+}\text{L}\stackrel{}{\rightleftharpoons }\text{ML}$

The formation constant is given below:

${\text{K}}_{\text{f}}\text{=}\frac{\left[\text{ML}\right]}{\left[\text{M}\right]\left[\text{L}\right]}$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formation constant expression for the given complex ion has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Formation constant:

• It is the equilibrium constant for the reaction of a metal with a ligand.
• This constant is often used to indicate the strength of the bonds.

The general formation reaction between a metal and a ligand is given below:

$\text{M}\text{+}\text{L}\stackrel{}{\rightleftharpoons }\text{ML}$

The formation constant is given below:

${\text{K}}_{\text{f}}\text{=}\frac{\left[\text{ML}\right]}{\left[\text{M}\right]\left[\text{L}\right]}$