Explain the significant difference in the K value of [M(en)3]³+ for copper and nickel. Demonstrate what will happen if the en changed to NH3?

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Kindly answer question b & c

The stepwise stability constant, K at 25 °C in an aqueous solution for the
formation of copper and nickel complexes are shown below.
[M(H2O)a(en)]2*
[M(H2O)2(en)2]?*
[M(en)3]*
Cu
3х 1010
1 x 10°
0.1
Ni
1 x 1010
1 x 1010
1х 1010
(а)
Express the chemical equations that are characterised by the stepwise
stability constants for the three complexes formed by nickel.
(b)
Explain the significant difference in the K value of [M(en)3]** for copper and
nickel.
(c)
Demonstrate what will happen if the en changed to NH3?
Transcribed Image Text:The stepwise stability constant, K at 25 °C in an aqueous solution for the formation of copper and nickel complexes are shown below. [M(H2O)a(en)]2* [M(H2O)2(en)2]?* [M(en)3]* Cu 3х 1010 1 x 10° 0.1 Ni 1 x 1010 1 x 1010 1х 1010 (а) Express the chemical equations that are characterised by the stepwise stability constants for the three complexes formed by nickel. (b) Explain the significant difference in the K value of [M(en)3]** for copper and nickel. (c) Demonstrate what will happen if the en changed to NH3?
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