Question

In calculating the concentration of [Cu(NH3)4]2+[Cu(NH3)4]2+ from [Cu(H2O)4]2+[Cu(H2O)4]2+, the stepwise formation constants are as follows: K1=1.90×104K1=1.90×104 K2=3.90×103K2=3.90×103 K3=1.00×103K3=1.00×103 K4=1.50×102K4=1.50×102 Calculate the overall formation constant (KfKf) for the formation of [Cu(NH3)4]2+[Cu(NH3)4]2+ from [Cu(H2O)4]2+[Cu(H2O)4]2+ .

Answer 1

11.1×10^12

Step-by-step explanation:

β4= K1× K2 × K3 × K4

β4= 1.90×10^4 × 3.90×10^3 × 1.00×10^3 ×1.50×102

β4=11.1×10^12

The overall formation (stability) constant β4= K1× K2 × K3 × K4. Hence the answer.