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Coordination Compounds

Question
CBSEENCH12007371

The value of equilibrium constants of [Cu(NH3)4]+ and [Co(NH3)6]3+ are 1.0 x 10–12 and 6.2 x 10–36 respectively. Which complex would be more stable and why ?

Solution
solubility constant can be defined as:

Solubility constant = 1Equilibrium constant

Hence lower the value of equilibrium constant higher will be the stability, therefore, [Co(NH3)6]3+ will be more stable.