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A solution is formed by mixing 50.0 mL of 10.0 M NaX with 50.0 mL of 2.0 × 10−3 M CuNO3. Assume that Cu+ forms complex ions with X− as follows:
with an overall reaction
Calculate the following concentrations at equilibrium.
a. Cux32−
b. CuX2−
c. Cu+
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