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For Cu2+ ion in [Cu(H2O)4(en)]2+, [Cu(H2O)2(en)2]2+ and [Cu(en)3]2+ with the stability constant k1, k2 and k3 respectively, which of the following holds true?


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k1 is far less than k2 and k3 and order is k1<k2<k3

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k1<k2<k3

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k2<k1<k3

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k3 is far less than k2 and order is k1>k2

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Solution

The correct option is B

k1<k2<k3


Experimentally, it has been proved that the metal complexes with chelate effect are much stable compared to regular compounds.


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