Calculate the β value for the reaction below. CdCl2 + en → [CdCl2(en)] k1 = 2.15 x 105 [CdCl2(en)] + en → [Cd(en)2]2+ k2 = 3.22 x 103 Note: en = ethylenediamine And explain the changes on β value if the en is changed to H2O.

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Calculate the β value for the reaction below.
CdCl2 + en → [CdCl2(en)] k1 = 2.15 x 105
[CdCl2(en)] + en → [Cd(en)2]2+ k2 = 3.22 x 103
Note: en = ethylenediamine

And explain the changes on β value if the en is changed to H2O.

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