MCQ
Which of the following complexes formed by $\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$ ions is most stable?
  • A
    $\text{Cu}^{2+} + 4\text{NH}_3\rightleftharpoons[\text{Cu}(\text{NH}_3)_4]^{2+},\ \log\text{K} = 11.6$
  • $\text{Cu}^{2+} + 4\text{CN}^-\rightleftharpoons[\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_4]^{2-},\ \log\text{K} = 27.3$
  • C
    $\text{Cu}^{2+} + 2\text{en}\rightleftharpoons[\text{Cu}(\text{en})_2]^{2+},\ \log\text{K} = 15.4$
  • D
    $\text{Cu}^{2+} +4\text{H}_2\text{O}\rightleftharpoons[\text{Cu}(\text{H}_2\text{O})_4]^{2+},\ \log\text{K} = 8.9$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$\text{Cu}^{2+} + 4\text{CN}^-\rightleftharpoons[\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_4]^{2-},\ \log\text{K} = 27.3$
The stability of complexes is represented by the magnitude of its $''$Stability constant $(K)''.$ A higher value of stability constant of certain complex denotes its greater stability. Mathematically, the same hols good for $\log K$ values. Among the given $\log K$ values of different complexes, it is noted that the $\log K$ value for complex at $(ii)$ is maximum $($i.e. $= 27.3).$ Hence it is most stable.

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