1. The rate constants for the formation of Co(NH 3 )5 X]^ 2+ from [Co(NH 3 )5 H 2 O]^ 3+ for X=Cl^ -; Br^ - , N 3 ^ - and SCN^ - differ by no more than a factor of two. Write out each step in the overall reaction and indicate the mechanism of substitution.

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1. The rate constants for the formation of Co(NH 3 )5 X]^ 2+ from [Co(NH 3 )5 H 2 O]^ 3+ for X=Cl^ -; Br^ - , N 3 ^ - and SCN^ - differ by no more than a factor of two. Write out each step in the overall reaction and indicate the mechanism of substitution.

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