The dissociation constant K d of the complex between a crown ether and a metal ion M

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The dissociation constant Kd of the complex between a crown ether and a metal ion M+ is given byK = [crown ether][M*] [crown ether-M* complex]

Explain why the complex of the crown ether [18]-crown-6 with potassium ion has a much larger dissociation constant in water than it does in ether.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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