In calculating the concentration of [Cu (NH3) 4]2+[Cu (NH3) 4]2 + from [Cu (H2O) 4]2+[Cu (H2O) 4]2+, the stepwise formation constants are as follows: K1=1.90104K1=1.90104 K2=3.90103K2=3.90103 K3=1.00103K3=1.00103 K4=1.50102K4=1.50102 Calculate the overall formation constant (KfKf) for the formation of [Cu (NH3) 4]2+[Cu (NH3) 4]2 + from [Cu (H2O) 4]2+[Cu (H2O) 4]2+.

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Carlson

19 January, 05:31

In calculating the concentration of [Cu (NH3) 4]2+[Cu (NH3) 4]2 + from [Cu (H2O) 4]2+[Cu (H2O) 4]2+, the stepwise formation constants are as follows: K1=1.90104K1=1.90104 K2=3.90103K2=3.90103 K3=1.00103K3=1.00103 K4=1.50102K4=1.50102 Calculate the overall formation constant (KfKf) for the formation of [Cu (NH3) 4]2+[Cu (NH3) 4]2 + from [Cu (H2O) 4]2+[Cu (H2O) 4]2+.

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Anika Parker · Answer 1

11.1*10^12

Explanation:

β4 = K1 * K2 * K3 * K4

β4 = 1.90*10^4 * 3.90*10^3 * 1.00*10^3 * 1.50*102

β4=11.1*10^12

The overall formation (stability) constant β4 = K1 * K2 * K3 * K4. Hence the answer.