Question
Chemistry Question on Equilibrium
Ag++NH3⇌[Ag(NH3)]+;K1=3.5×10−3 [Ag(NH3)]++NH3⇌[Ag(NH3)2]+;K2=1.7×10−3 then the formation constant of [Ag(NH3)2]+ is...
A
6.08×10−6
B
6.08×106
C
6.08×10−9
D
5.95×10−6
Answer
5.95×10−6
Explanation
Solution
Ag+NH3⇌[Ag(NH3)+] \hspace20mm K1=3.5×10−3
Adding:Ag++2NH3⇌[Ag(NH3)2+][Ag(NH3)+]+NH3⇌[Ag(NH3)2+]K2=1.7×10−3
K=K1×K2=5.95×10−6