MCQ
From the stability constant (hypothetical values), given below, predict which is the strongest ligand :
  • A
    $Cu^{2+} + 4NH_3 \rightleftharpoons  [Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+} \,\,\,,$            $K = 4.5 \times 10^{11}$
  • $Cu^{2+} +4CN^- \rightleftharpoons  [Cu(CN)_4]^{2-} \,\,\,,$                  $K = 2.0 \times 10^{27}$
  • C
    $Cu^{2+} + 2en \rightleftharpoons  [Cu(en)_2]^{2+} \,\,\,,$                 $K = 3.0 \times 10^{15}$
  • D
    $Cu^{2+} + 4H_2O \rightleftharpoons  [Cu(H_2O)_4]^{2+} \,\,\,,$                 $K = 9.5 \times 10^8$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$Cu^{2+} +4CN^- \rightleftharpoons  [Cu(CN)_4]^{2-} \,\,\,,$                  $K = 2.0 \times 10^{27}$
b
A stability constant is an equilibrium constant for the formation of
a complex in solution. It is a measure of the strength of the interaction
between the reagents that come together to form the complex.
As $C u^{2+}+4 C N^{-} \rightleftharpoons\left[C u(C N)_{4}\right]^{2-}, K=2.0 \times 10^{27}$ has maximum value of
stability constant so $C N^{-}$ is strongest ligand.

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