Question: We have seen that complex formation can stabilize oxidation states. An important illustration of this fact is the oxidation of water in acidic solutions by

We have seen that complex formation can stabilize oxidation states. An important illustration of this fact is the oxidation of water in acidic solutions by Co3+(aq) but not by [Co(en)3]3+. Use the following data.

[Co(HO)6]+ + e [Co(HO)6]2+ + 3 en [Co(HO)6]3+ + 3 en [Co(H,O)%]2+ Calculate E for the reaction [Co(en)3]+ + e

Show that [Co(en)3]3+ is stable in water but Co3+(aq) is not.

[Co(H0)6]+ + e [Co (HO)6]2+ + 3 en [Co(H2O)%]3+ + 3en [Co(H,O)%]2+ E = 1.82 V [Co(en)3]2+ + 6H0(1) log B3 = 12.18 [Co(en)3]3+ +6H,O(1) log B3 = 47.30 Calculate E for the reaction [Co(en)3]+ + e [Co(en)3]+

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