Which of the following pairs is most likely to form the desired compound? Describe the periodic trend

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Which of the following pairs is most likely to form the desired compound? Describe the periodic trend and the physical basis for your answer in each case. 

(a) Ethanoate ion or edta4− ion to react with Cs+

(b) Li+ or K+ to form a complex with 2.2.2-crypt.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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