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6. [Ni(en)]2+ + 6NH3 = [Ni(NH3).]2+ + 3en Show calculation for this and all following Ks! K = 7. [Ni(dien) P* + 6NH = [Ni(NH

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Question 6.

'en' is a bidentate ligand, which increases the strength of the metal complex, but NH3 comparatively less stabilizes the metal complex.

i.e. [Ni(en)3]2+ + 2NH3 <----> [Ni(en)2(NH3)2]2+ + en, K1

[Ni(en)2(NH3)2]2+ + 2NH3 <----> [Ni(en)(NH3)4]2+ + en, K2

[Ni(en)2(NH3)4]2+ + 2NH3 <----> [Ni(NH3)6]2+ + en, K3

Now, the overall equilibrium constant for the formation of [Ni(NH3)6]2+ from [Ni(en)3]2+ can be calculated as follows.

K = K1 * K2 * K3

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